adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The clouds undulating at the base of the mountains grew darker and darker.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
cordonnounUS /ˈkɔːrdən/
a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
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 The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The clouds undulating at the base of the mountains grew darker and darker.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The clouds undulating at the base of the mountains grew darker and darker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
LeaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
Lukáshka
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From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The clouds undulating at the base of the mountains grew darker and darker.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
Nízhni-Protótsk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
screwingnounUS /ˈskruːɪŋ/
slang for sexual intercourse
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
SnatchernounUS /ˈsnætʃər/
a thief who grabs and runs
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
Térek
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading The clouds undulating at the base of the mountains grew darker and darker.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Leaning on the railing of the tower and screwing up his eyes, he looked now far into the distance beyond the Térek, now down at his fellow Cossacks, and occasionally he addressed the latter.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or “at their posts”, as the Cossacks say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
watch-tower
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From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The sun was already approaching the snowy range that gleamed white above the fleecy clouds.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Towards evening, that same Lukáshka the Snatcher, about whom the old women had been talking, was standing on a watch-tower of the Nízhni-Protótsk post situated on the very banks of the Térek.
