used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
Cattaro
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From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
Cetinje
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From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
DeitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
most important element
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
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 have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
Montenegrin
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From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
absolutely essential
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
and nothing more
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
Podgorica
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From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
reconsiderverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
having a supporting base
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We have said that there are not many stirring events happening in Cetinje.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To appreciate it fully, though, it is absolutely necessary to know the country and the people first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had quite made up our minds to go down to Cattaro the day following the memorable drive from Podgorica, but a mutual acquaintance, a Montenegrin of high standing, met us as we strolled aimlessly down the main street that morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was due to the fact that we had only a very superficial knowledge of the town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We reconsider our opinion of Cetinje--A Montenegrin wake and its consequences--A hero's death--Montenegrin conversation--Needless appeals to the Deity--We visit the hospital.
