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The Land of the Black Mountain

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.
The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.
For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.
It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.
A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.
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The Land of the Black Mountain

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Land of the Black Mountain is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.
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The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.
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For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.
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It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.
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A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.
/ə ˈwʌndərfəl ˌpænərˈæmə miːts hɪz aɪ æz hiː ˈsʌdənli ˈriːtʃəz ðə tɑːp/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

altitude noun US /ˈæltətuːd/

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading “For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.”

attains verb US /əˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “attain” — to gain with effort

From this reading “For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.”

climbs noun US /klaɪmz/

plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading “For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.”

Montenegro noun US /ˌmɑːntəˈneɪɡroʊ/

a former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro

From this reading “The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.”

panorama noun US /ˌpænərˈæmə/

the visual percept of a region

From this reading “A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.”

Promiscuous adjective US /ˈproʊmɪskwəs/

not selective of a single class or person

From this reading “The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.”

Vista noun US /ˈvɪstə/

the visual percept of a region

From this reading “The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.”

Zeta noun US /ˈzeɪtə/

the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading “The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

attainsverbUS /əˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “attain” — to gain with effort

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

Bella

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From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

Cetinje

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From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

chairsnounUS /tʃerz/

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/

plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

flocksnounUS /flɑːks/

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

hutnounUS /hʌt/

temporary military shelter

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

meetsnounUS /miːts/

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

MontenegronounUS /ˌmɑːntəˈneɪɡroʊ/

a former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

Morača

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From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/

the visual percept of a region

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

Podgorica

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From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

PromiscuousadjectiveUS /ˈproʊmɪskwəs/

not selective of a single class or person

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/

with honesty

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

Rijeka

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From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

shepherdsnounUS /ˈʃepərdz/

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

thenceadverbUS /ðens/

from that place or that time

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The drive from Cetinje to Rijeka, and from thence till the final descent to Podgorica, is quite as fine as any other part of Montenegro.

topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

tournounUS /tʊr/

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/

someone who visits

From this reading It is rightly called "Bella Vista," and a shelter hut and chairs are thoughtfully provided for the visitor.

VistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/

the visual percept of a region

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

ViziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/

A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading For about twenty minutes after leaving Cetinje the road climbs and attains its greatest altitude on this tour, and at its highest point--only half an hour's walk from the town--possesses one of the most striking and beautiful views.

war-marks

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

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

WaysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading A wonderful panorama meets his eye as he suddenly reaches the top.

ZetanounUS /ˈzeɪtə/

the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading The view from Bella Vista--New scenery--Promiscuous shooting--The market in Rijeka--The shepherds--Their flocks--Wayside hospitality--The plain of the Zeta--The Morača--The Vizier bridge--Old war-marks--First and last impressions of Podgorica.

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