used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
anew
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
a quantity of money
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
ANTIQUITYnounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
ASTRACHAN
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
AUTHORITIESnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
BAKUnounUS /bɑːˈkuː/
a port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
BALAKHANI
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
Bronson
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From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
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 DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
COSSACKSnounUS /ˈkɑːsæks/
plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
FIRE-WORSHIPPERS
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
a person of German nationality
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
Hegeman's
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From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
MARCO
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
come together
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
OIL-FIELDS
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
OIL-WELLS
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
PETROLEUMnounUS /pəˈtroʊliəm/
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
PETROLIA
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
POLOnounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
POPULATIONnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
PRODUCTnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
REGIONnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
RUSSIANnounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
SAMARAnounUS /ˈsæmərə/
a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
SARATOVnounUS /ˈserətɔːv/
an industrial city in the European part of Russia
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
SETTLERSnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
SIMBIRSK
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From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
TANK-STEAMERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
TEMPLESnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
VOLGAnounUS /ˈvɑːlɡə/
a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading DOWN THE VOLGA AGAIN.--RUSSIAN RECEPTION CEREMONY.--SIMBIRSK, SAMARA, AND SARATOV.--GERMAN SETTLERS ON THE VOLGA.--DON COSSACKS.--ASTRACHAN.--CURIOUS POPULATION.--VOYAGE ON THE CASPIAN SEA.--THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--TANK-STEAMERS.--INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES OF THE NEW PETROLIA.--PRESENT PRODUCT OF THE BAKU OIL-FIELDS.--EXCURSION TO BALAKHANI, AND VISIT TO THE OIL-WELLS.--TEMPLES OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPERS.--ANTIQUITY OF THE CASPIAN PETROLEUM REGION.--MARCO POLO AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
at the time that
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had notified his people of his coming, and when the steamer stopped at the village where he was to land, there was quite an assemblage ready to meet him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While our friends were listening to Mr. Hegeman's account of the journey through Siberia, the boat was continuing steadily on her course down the Volga.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doctor Bronson ascertained that they would remain at the landing an hour or more, as there was a considerable amount of freight to be put on shore.
a late time of life
From this reading One of her passengers was a Russian count on the way to his estate, from which he had been absent for nearly two years.
