used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
matters of personal concern
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
Avernus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
completely unclothed
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
comprisesverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
DancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
at a previous time
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
Lenine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
one-sixthnoun
one part in six equal parts
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
and nothing more
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
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 RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
SablesnounUS /ˈseɪbəlz/
plural of “sable” — an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
Samovars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
snowscape
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
SovietsnounUS /ˈsoʊviets/
the government of the Soviet Union
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
SteppesnounUS /steps/
plural of “steppe” — extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading The principal objects of interest are Samovars, Soviets, Sables, and the Steppes.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
Superczar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Formerly the property of a Czar named Nicholas, it is now owned by a Superczar named Lenine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUSSIA Russia comprises one-sixth of the landscape and snowscape of the Globe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the present stage of Russian Affairs they may better be compared to the well-known Steps to Avernus, which are for descent only--and easy at that!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Steppes of Russia, though vast and quite bare, have nothing to do with those of the Russian Dancers.
