used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
anew
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
Cetinje
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From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
being one more than seven
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
fatalistnounUS /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/
anyone who submits to the belief that they are powerless to change their destiny
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
FranciscannounUS /frænˈsɪskən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
Katunska
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From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
MethodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
and nothing more
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
pasturages
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From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
a course of conduct
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
Punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Our path lay for two hours over a rocky and barren country similar to the naked Katunska district round Cetinje.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
UnwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
Vučipotok
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From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Punctually at eight a.m. next morning we took an affectionate farewell of the Fathers, though I mounted hurriedly first to avoid the repetition of the welcoming chaste salute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading But a large wood was ultimately reached, only a little less dangerous than the wood of Vučipotok.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Gone were the rich green pasturages and wooded valleys in exchange for a waste of grey rocks.
Zatrijebać
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From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
Zem
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From this reading More memorial stones--We get wet again--Unwilling hosts--A fall--The Franciscan of Zatrijebać--The ravine of the Zem--Methods of settling tribal differences--A change of diet and more pleasant evenings--A fatalist--Sunday morning.
