Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

further or added

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

later than; following

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

anew

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

a native or inhabitant of Albania

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

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

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

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From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

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

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

propose a payment

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

plural of “damp” — a slight wetness

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

having the place or position changed

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

being one more than seven

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

every person

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

communicated in words

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

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

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

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

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

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

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

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

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

go away from a place

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

not any; not one

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

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

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

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

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

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

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

a male human offspring

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

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 We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the first light of day

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

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

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

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

From this reading We left Andrijevica finally one morning about eight a.m. for our many days' ride along the Albanian frontier to Podgorica.

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

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

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

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

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From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

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From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading Here, after much hand-shaking and promises to come again, we mounted, and drawing our revolvers, replied right merrily to the farewell volleys of our friends.

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From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We leave Andrijevica--Our additional escort--The arrival at our camping-place--In an enemy's country--The story of one Gjolić--Our slumbers are disturbed--Sunrise on the Alps--We disappoint our escort--"Albanian or Montenegrin?"--A reconnaissance--The Forest of Vučipotok--The forbidden land--A narrow escape--We arrive at Rikavac--Rain damps our ardour--Nocturnal visitors.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.

which person or people

From this reading Everyone turned out to bid us farewell, from the Voivoda, who expressed his regret that we had seen no one shot, downwards.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Voivoda's son and a small party accompanied us to the outskirts of the town, where a quaint notice-board bears the inscription that, on pain of a fine, shooting is forbidden within the prescribed limits.