used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
(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 But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mountains overlooking it are bare and rocky.
Asterabad
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From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
completely unclothed
From this reading The mountains overlooking it are bare and rocky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
CaspiannounUS /ˈkæspiən/
a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
exportingnounUS /ɪkˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
iniquitousadjective
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mountains overlooking it are bare and rocky.
KHORASSAN
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From this reading THROUGH KHORASSAN.
lootingnounUS /ˈluːtɪŋ/
plundering during riots or in wartime
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
Mazanderan
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From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The mountains overlooking it are bare and rocky.
peltsnounUS /pelts/
plural of “pelt” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
petroleumnounUS /pəˈtroʊliəm/
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The mountains overlooking it are bare and rocky.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
Russian-Armenians
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From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
Shahrood
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From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
taxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
tenfoldadverbUS /ˈtenfoʊld/
by ten times as much
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shahrood is at the exit from the mountains of the caravan route from Asterabad, Mazanderan, and the Caspian coast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH KHORASSAN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But for the iniquitous method of taxation, which consists really of looting the producing classes of all they can stand, the volume of trade here might easily be tenfold what it is.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading A good trade seems to be done by several firms of Russian-Armenians in exporting wool, cotton, and pelts to Russia, and handling Russian iron and petroleum.
