used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
air-tightadjective
having no weak points
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
Alarums
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From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
Andrijevica
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From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
borderers
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From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
constructionsnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “construction” — the act of constructing something
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
CostumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
give a description of
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The roof is generally fairly water-tight.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
gapeverbUS /ɡeɪp/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The roof is generally fairly water-tight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
the state of being honored
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
temporary military shelter
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
irregularlyadverbUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələrli/
at an uneven rate
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
engage in
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
not any; not one
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
north-eastern
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From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The roof is generally fairly water-tight.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
under normal conditions
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
Voivoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
water-tight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The roof is generally fairly water-tight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A typical mountain hut--Costume of the north-eastern borderers--Supper and a song--We go out hunting, and cause excitement--The Feast of Honour--We ride to Andrijevica--Andrijevica and our inn--The Voivoda--We go to church--Turkish visitors--Alarums.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As half our time was spent in similar constructions during our mountain tour, it may be as well to describe them now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was nearly dark by the time that we were unloaded and had got our traps into our hut.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They are usually built entirely of wood, rough, irregularly hewn planks, and no attempt is made to make them air-tight; often great crevices gape, through which a hand can be put.
