used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
anew
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
(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 So the matter of difference ended, to the delight of all--in fire-crackers and champagne!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
Argentine's
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From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
ArgentinesnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːnz/
plural of “argentine” — any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
BraziliansnounUS /brəˈzɪljənz/
plural of “brazilian” — a native or inhabitant of Brazil
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
BuccaneersnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading However, their wish was to retaliate without causing war, and it was done.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading So the matter of difference ended, to the delight of all--in fire-crackers and champagne!
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
recognizable; marked
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading So the matter of difference ended, to the delight of all--in fire-crackers and champagne!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading So the matter of difference ended, to the delight of all--in fire-crackers and champagne!
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading However, their wish was to retaliate without causing war, and it was done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading So the matter of difference ended, to the delight of all--in fire-crackers and champagne!
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
accept an excuse for
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
exportsnounUS /ˈekspɔːrts/
plural of “export” — commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
febre
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From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
feversnounUS /ˈfiːvərz/
plural of “fever” — a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
fire-crackers
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From this reading So the matter of difference ended, to the delight of all--in fire-crackers and champagne!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
fumigated
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From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
Grande
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From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
the state of being honored
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, their wish was to retaliate without causing war, and it was done.
Ilha
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From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
immediately past
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
a unit of instruction
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
marello
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From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So the matter of difference ended, to the delight of all--in fire-crackers and champagne!
and nothing more
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
offences
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From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
and nothing more
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
pratique
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From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
QuarantinedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːnd/
under forced isolation especially for health reasons
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
quarantinesnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːnz/
plural of “quarantine” — enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
republicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
retaliateverbUS /rɪˈtælieɪt/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading However, their wish was to retaliate without causing war, and it was done.
retaliationnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
RosarionounUS /roʊˈzɑːrioʊ/
a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
ScarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
be standing; be upright
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Ilha Grande decree--Return to Rosario--Waiting opening of the Brazilian ports--Scarcity of sailors--Buccaneers turned pilots--Sail down the river--Arrive at Ilha Grande the second time--Quarantined and fumigated--Admitted to _pratique_--Sail for Rio--Again challenged--Rio at last.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading However, their wish was to retaliate without causing war, and it was done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading This Ilha Grande decree, really a political movement, brought great hardships on us, notwithstanding that it was merely intended by the Brazilians as retaliation for past offences by their Argentine neighbours; not only for quarantines against Rio fevers, but for a discriminating duty as well on sugar from the empire; a combination of hardships on commerce--more than the sensitive Brazilians could stand--so chafing them that a retaliation fever sprung up reaching more than the heat of _febre marello_, and they decided to teach their republican cousins a wholesome lesson.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading However, their wish was to retaliate without causing war, and it was done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, closing ports as they did at the beginning of Argentine's most valuable season of exports to Brazil, and with the plausible excuse, namely fear of pain in the stomach, so filled the Argentines with admiration of their equals in strategy that they on the earliest opportunity proclaimed two public holidays in honour of bright Brazil.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading However, their wish was to retaliate without causing war, and it was done.
