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From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRUCIAL TEST.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
(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 By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
chalkyadjective
composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
CRUCIALadjectiveUS /ˈkruːʃəl/
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
From this reading A CRUCIAL TEST.
Dniepernoun
a river that rises in Russia near Smolensk and flowing south through Belarus and Ukraine to empty into the Black Sea
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
Dniester
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From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
remove the dust from
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
at any time
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
a quick look
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
immediately past
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
OdessanounUS /oʊˈdesə/
a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
Petrogradnoun
a city in the European part of Russia; 2nd largest Russian city; located at the head of the Gulf of Finland; former capital of Russia
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
unusual or striking
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
Identical; not different.
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
Sergius
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From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
steppesnounUS /steps/
plural of “steppe” — extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
terracedverbUS /ˈterəst/
past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A CRUCIAL TEST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The last leg of the journey landed the travelers at the basins of the mighty rivers Dnieper and Dniester, upon which floated fleets of Sergius' ships, and more of the same vessels controlled by the master of money lay in the two harbors of the Bay of Odessa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
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 By all manner of conveyance, by land or water, but ever in continuous motion, the Sergius party made remarkable progress from Petrograd to the borders of the Black Sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
at the time that
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Behind the expedition was that power which, as Billy observed, "makes the wheels go 'round."
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Strong winds were raising clouds of chalky dust over the great seaport when the boys caught their first glimpse of Odessa, the terraced city, rising nearly 200 feet above the level of the surrounding steppes.
