Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

a person who is in charge

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

death of a person

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

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

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

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From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

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

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

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

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

and nothing more

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

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

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

in the recent past

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

recurring again and again

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

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

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that it borders on Albania is significant, and accounts for its fighting qualities.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Medun lies in the heart of the mountains, about four hours' ride from Podgorica, and is the capital (if one can apply such a high-sounding name to a ruined fortress and two or three houses) of the Kuć.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

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

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

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

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

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

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.

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

From this reading During our repeated sojourns in Podgorica we made several excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood, chief amongst which was a visit to Medun, Voivoda Marko Drekalović's grave.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Medun--Voivoda Marko--His life and heroism--His part in Montenegrin history--Our ride to Medun--His widow--We visit his grave--The death dirge--Montenegrin customs at death--Target practice--Our critics--The hermit of Daibabe--We visit Spuž--A typical country inn and a meal--The Turkish renegade gives his views on warfare--Dioclea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Kuć is a large province inhabited by one of the most warlike tribes of Montenegro, and only recently came under its rule, though their sympathies were never with their Turkish rulers.