13th
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From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
15th
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From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
speak to
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
BOMBARNAC
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From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
CaspiannounUS /ˈkæspiən/
a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
CelestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
a period of 100 years
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
CLAUDIUSnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
CorrespondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
command with authority
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
set up or found
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
unusual or striking
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This is what the telegram said:
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
carry out
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is what the telegram said:
Tiflisnoun
the capital and largest city of Georgia on the Kura river
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
Transasiatic
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From this reading There he will take the train by the direct Grand Transasiatic between the European frontier and the capital of the Celestial Empire.
Transcaucasianoun
a geographical region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains and to the north of Turkey that comprises Georgia and Armenia and Azerbaijan
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
transmitverbUS /trænzˈmɪt/
transfer to another
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
Uzun
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From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He will transmit his impressions in the way of news, interviewing remarkable people on the road, and report the most trivial incidents by letter or telegram as necessity dictates.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This is what the telegram said:
at the time that
From this reading CLAUDIUS BOMBARNAC, _Special Correspondent_, "_Twentieth Century._" _Tiflis, Transcaucasia._ Such is the address of the telegram I found on the 13th of May when I arrived at Tiflis.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "As the matters in hand will terminate on the 15th instant Claudius Bombarnac will repair to Uzun Ada, a port on the east coast of the Caspian.
