aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
in actual fact
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
(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 This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
give a description of
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
an opposing military force
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
hard-pressedadjective
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
Monsnoun
a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
one-seventhnoun
one part in seven equal parts
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
and nothing more
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
express in words
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
soldiers collectively
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This vast empire actually covers one-seventh of all the land on the globe.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading You probably know that Russia is not only equal in extent to half Europe, but stretches right across the northern part of the continent of Asia to the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While our hard-pressed troops are retreating from Mons before overwhelming numbers of the enemy, we must turn to what is called the Eastern theatre of war and see what is happening there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before, however, I describe the actual fighting, I must tell you something about Russia and the Russian army.
