used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
atlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
Bosporusnoun
a strait connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea; separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey; an important shipping route
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
CrimeanounUS /kraɪˈmiːə/
a Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
one or the other of two
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
the act of departing
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
Marmoranoun
an inland sea in northwestern Turkey; linked to the Black Sea by the Bosporus and linked to the Aegean by the Dardanelles
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
on one occasion
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
go across or through
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
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 Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
SCUTARI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCUTARI.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Open the atlas once more at the map of Russia, and look downward from the Crimea, across the Black Sea toward the southwest.
trickleverbUS /ˈtrɪkəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
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 This is the land of story, and every foot of ground, every trickle of water, has its legend or fairy tale, or true story of sorrow or heroism.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It is to Scutari that we are going, but we must not pass the other places without a word, for they are very famous.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see a narrow strait marked "Bosporus" leading from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora; and on either side of the strait a black dot, one marked "Constantinople," the other "Scutari."
