Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

the major mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

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

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

any large and important church

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

tastelessly showy

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

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

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

full of or producing joy

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

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

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

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 Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

come together

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

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

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

a chain of mountains between France and Spain

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

carry out

From this reading Ostrog is the Lourdes of the Balkans, as many equally miraculous cures take place as at the Roman Catholic rival in the Pyrenees.

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

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

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

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

characterized by variety

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Though we visited the famous Monastery of Ostrog at the very beginning of our visit to Montenegro, and Nikšić at the conclusion, both places lie so near together that we put them now in this order for the sake of simplicity.

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

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

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

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading S. Vasili and Ostrog--Our drive thither--Joyful pilgrims--Varied costumes--We meet the Vladika of Montenegro--The ordeal of hot coffee--A real pilgrimage--The shrine of S. Vasili--The ancient hermit--A miracle--Nikšić--The gaudy cathedral and the Prince's palace--We are disappointed in Nikšić.

(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 The Serb-speaking races from far and near flock there in enormous numbers, as well as many Mahometans and Catholics.

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

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It was our good fortune to be enabled to witness the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of S. Vasili, which takes place during the Greek Whitsuntide.