used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
(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 Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
CaravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
a social unit living together
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
start firing a weapon
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
How
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From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
Koutoukta
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From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
MAIMATCHIN
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From this reading MAIMATCHIN TO URGA.
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
MongolianounUS /mɑːŋˈɡoʊliə/
a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
MongoliannounUS /mɑːŋˈɡoʊliən/
a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
MongolsnounUS /ˈmɑːŋɡəlz/
plural of “mongol” — a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
absolutely essential
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
on the contrary
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
determined
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
SacrilegenounUS /ˈsækrələdʒ/
blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAIMATCHIN TO URGA.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
URGAnoun
the capital and largest city of Mongolia
From this reading MAIMATCHIN TO URGA.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading We therefore resolved to alight at a Mongolian encampment, that we might be able to warm ourselves at the family fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading First Stage in Mongolia--The Mongols--Their tents; their life --How they steer their way in the desert--The Caravan--A Sacrilege--The Russian Consul at Urga--The Koutoukta.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, M. Marine, like a true Russian, was longing for a cup of tea, and all the utensils necessary for this purpose were with the caravan, far beyond our reach.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading We felt the cold becoming rather cutting at the fall of night, and we observed the thermometer already several degrees below zero.
