adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THIS evening has been fertile in events.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THIS evening has been fertile in events.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THIS evening has been fertile in events.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading THIS evening has been fertile in events.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIS evening has been fertile in events.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THIS evening has been fertile in events.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
Kislovodsk
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From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
Podkumok
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
RingverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
rock-window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS evening has been fertile in events.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A numerous cavalcade set off thither to gaze at the sunset through the rock-window.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
versts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To tell the truth, not one of them was thinking about the sun.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About three versts from Kislovodsk, in the gorge through which the Podkumok flows, there is a cliff called the Ring.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is a naturally formed gate, rising upon a lofty hill, and through it the setting sun throws its last flaming glance upon the world.
