Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

(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 But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

get temporarily

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

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From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

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From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

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From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

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From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

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From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

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From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

not any; not one

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

the class of peasants

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

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From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

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 _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

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From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It bears some resemblance to the tale of _Aladdin_, the pike playing in the Russian story much the same part as the lamp in the Arabian one, and it is by no means impossible that both tales are derived from the same myth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

the topmost one of two

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

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From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Emelian is represented as a fool, but there is much in what he says and does common to the Russian mujik in general.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

at the time that

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ BY GEORGE BORROW The tale of _Emelian_, of which we give here a version, is highly popular amongst the peasantry of Russia, and is told by them at their merry-makings from the upper shores of the Gulf of Finland to the Ural Mountains.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading But from whatever source the story of _Emelian_ may have sprung, the manner in which it is wrought is essentially Russian, and from it, as here rendered, the English reader may form a better idea of the way of life, and the feelings of the Russian mujiks, or peasantry, than from a dozen common books of travels in Russia.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He lies in the izbushka, or cabin, upon the petsch, or stove, and when told to get up, he says: “What should I get up for?—Mnie zdies teplo, i ia lieniós—’tis warm here, and I am lazy.”