used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
anew
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
(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 Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
botanynounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
castanetsnoun
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
foretel
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From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
Kiakta
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From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
Krasnoiarsk
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From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
locustnounUS /ˈloʊkəst/
migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
engage in
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
absolutely essential
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
on one occasion
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
in other respects or ways
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
go across or through
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
not used up
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
retracingverbUS /riˈtreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
Selinginsk
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From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
traverses
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From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
at the time that
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
in or at the place that
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
belonging to which person
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading They mounted aloft on the wing previous to rainy weather, and the noise of their motions resembled that of castanets.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading After remaining some short time in the vicinity of Kiakta, he once more returned to Selinginsk, and began to make the necessary preparations for retracing their footsteps to Krasnoiarsk, where they again intended to pass the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this latter district our traveller observed a species of locust, by whose flight the natives could foretel with certainty whether the weather would be fair or otherwise.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The road to Kiakta traverses a large sandy plain, and afterward a succession of rocky mountains, entirely destitute of wood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Previous to his finally quitting the country, he made another excursion to the frontiers of China, principally, it would seem, for the purpose of studying the botany of those districts, when the flowers were clothed in all the beauty of summer.
