used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
Bellacic
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From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
Budua
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From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
COWARD'SnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
possessive form of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
an opposing military force
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
set up or found
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
destroyed or killed
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
heyduk
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From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
intermeddling
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From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
and nothing more
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
karvarina
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From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
the force of workers available
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
and nothing more
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
peculationnoun
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
pobratim
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From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
Radonic
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From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
Radonites
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From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
and nothing more
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
unpunishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌnɪʃt/
not punished
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This happened when Budua had just been incorporated with the Austrian empire, and the people, jealous of their customs, looked upon the protection of the government as an officious intermeddling with their own private affairs, and strongly resented their being treated as children unable to act for themselves.
VENGEANCEnounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
Vranic
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From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
Vranites
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From this reading Since the evening of the _karvarina_ two parties had formed themselves, the Vranites and the Radonites.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
a message informing of danger
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
at the time that
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
which person or people
From this reading The first, indeed, were few, and did not consist of friends of Vranic, but simply of people who had a grudge, not only against Radonic, but against Bellacic and the twenty-four men of the jury, who were accused of peculation.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A COWARD'S VENGEANCE When the _pobratim_ returned to Budua they found the whole town divided into two camps, and, consequently, in a state of open war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the whole, public opinion was bitter against the tailor, for, after having made peace with his enemy, he had tried to murder him; then --as if this had not been enough--he had gone on the morrow and given warning to the police that Radonic, who had cowardly murdered his brother, had returned to Budua, and was walking about the streets unpunished; moreover, that the _heyduk_ had threatened to murder him, so he came to appeal for protection.