adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The Sait feared the advance of the Red troops southward to Uliassutai.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
CHAHARS
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From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Sait feared the advance of the Red troops southward to Uliassutai.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
Kazagrandi
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From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
Kosogol
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From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
Kure
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From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
liquidatedverbUS /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪtɪd/
past form of “liquidate” — get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
MongolnounUS /ˈmɑːŋɡəl/
a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
Muren
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From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
Sait
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From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading The Sait feared the advance of the Red troops southward to Uliassutai.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Both the American firms liquidated their affairs and all our friends were prepared for a quick exit, though they hesitated at the thought of leaving the town, as they were afraid of meeting the detachment of Chahars sent from the east.
TroopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
Uliassutai
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From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letter stated that Red Troops were pressing Colonel Kazagrandi very hard in the region of Lake Kosogol.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading We decided to await the arrival of this detachment, as their coming could change the whole course of events.
WILDadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading WILD CHAHARS After our return to Uliassutai we heard that disquieting news had been received by the Mongol Sait from Muren Kure.
