Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

later than; following

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

anew

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

the act of departing

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

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

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

relating to or characteristic of Homer or his age or the works attributed to him

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

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

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

look over carefully

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

plural of “invasion” — the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

having or showing no mercy

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

possessive form of “montenegro” — a former country bordering on the Adriatic Sea; now part of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

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

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

not any; not one

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

and nothing more

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

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From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

by chance

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

fraught with danger

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

recurring again and again

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

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

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

in a strange manner

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

past form of “supplant” — take the place or move into the position of

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

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 Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

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

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

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

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

a heavy rain

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Montenegro's oldest building--The ride to the Morača Monastery--A perilous bridge and ascent--The Abbot's tale--We inspect the monastery--The health of the King is drunk--The relative merits of Boers and Montenegrins--The Abbot makes us presents--We visit a peasant's house and a Homeric feast--A feu-de-joie--Departure from Kolašin--We are mistaken for doctors again--Raskrsnica.

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

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

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

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.

which person or people

From this reading This, however, can be easily accounted for by the repeated invasions of the Turks, who ravaged the land with a merciless fury.

belonging to which person

From this reading Far away in the heart of the mountains, and perched on the top of a high cliff, at whose feet the turbulent mountain torrent Morača races past, there is situated a monastery, which takes its name from the river below.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Montenegro there are, strangely enough, with one famous exception, no buildings of any great antiquity.

but in spite of that

From this reading Montenegro was the only Balkan state which they were unable to bring to obedience, and the struggle, which began after the battle of Kossovo, has, perhaps, not reached its final stage yet, though other enemies have supplanted the Turk.