1723
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From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
AsiaticnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
EKATERENBURG
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From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
geographicallyadverbUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəli/
with respect to geography
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
Permnoun
a city in the European part of Russia
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
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 Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is as though a morsel of Siberia lay in Russian jaws.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, it belongs to the government of Perm; and, consequently, is included in one of the great divisions of European Russia.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
Ural
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EKATERENBURG, geographically, is an Asiatic city; for it is situated beyond the Ural Mountains, on the farthest eastern slopes of the chain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither Michael nor his companions were likely to experience the slightest difficulty in obtaining means of continuing their journey in so large a town as Ekaterenburg.
