used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
(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 Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
any thing at all
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
Chubut
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From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
carefully weighed
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
dearthnounUS /dɜːrθ/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
depositsnounUS /dəˈpɑːzɪts/
plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
drawbacknounUS /ˈdrɔːbæk/
the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
one or the other of two
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
guanos
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From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the whole country is but sparsely watered.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
immediately past
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
limenounUS /laɪm/
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
manuring
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From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
neutralises
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From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
nitratesnounUS /ˈnaɪtreɪts/
plural of “nitrate” — any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
not any; not one
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
PatagonianounUS /ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə/
region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
phosphatenounUS /ˈfɑːsfeɪt/
a salt of phosphoric acid
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
phosphatesnounUS /ˈfɑːsfeɪts/
plural of “phosphate” — a salt of phosphoric acid
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading Indeed, the whole country is but sparsely watered.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
St
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From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
in or at that place or location
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
utilisedadjective
put to use
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
precisely as stated
From this reading Near the salt lake alluded to in the last chapter we discovered some extensive deposits of phosphate of lime, but as they are very far from the port, they must be considered to have practically no commercial value.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading Indeed, the whole country is but sparsely watered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
at the time that
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading St. Julian is a far superior harbour to either Chubut or Port Desire, but there is a dearth of fresh water in its vicinity during the months from October to June, which is of course a great drawback, and neutralises its other advantages.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indeed, the whole country is but sparsely watered.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading During the next few weeks we were busy examining the country in the vicinity of St. Julian, without finding anything of special interest to reward our pains.
but in spite of that
From this reading Perhaps, however, when all the guanos and nitrates of more accessible regions have been exhausted, the phosphates of Patagonia may be utilised for manuring purposes, but in the interests of agriculture it is to be hoped that that day is as yet far distant.
