used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
basesnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
Batuum
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From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
else
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From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
the act of departing
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
grandlyadverbUS /ˈɡrændli/
in a grand manner
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
justifiesverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
march in a procession
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
ninety-mile
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From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
Poti
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From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
move upward
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
successive (without a break)
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the coast reaches on in another bleak and barren stretch of forty miles to another nominal port rejoicing in the name of Poti.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading And for this distance the mountains march grandly along, reaching an altitude which must be at least six or seven thousand feet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
Trebizond
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From this reading _Christmas Morning on the Black Sea._ It is approximately a ninety-mile run from Trebizond to the harbor of Batuum, and for this entire distance there is not an anchorage along the coast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
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 From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At Batuum there is a bit of a bay with a breakwater across the narrowest part of it, which justifies its being called a harbor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the time one leaves Trebizond the mountains rise sheer up from the sea, their bases studded with reefs and ragged rocks or else rising in cliffs, going straight up for hundreds of feet above the water.
