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FOOTNOTES[1]A local name for the formerly famous fairs in Kiev.[2]“Lady,” “madam,”—a word used in Poland and in the southwest of Russia.—Tr.[3]“Gentlemen.”—Tr.[4]Volynia, a province of Russia.[5]In Little Russia, high posts with old wheels fastened to the top are put up for the storks, and upon these the bird weaves its nest.[6]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.[7]Nickname for Little Russian.—Tr.[8]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.[9]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.[10]A famous leader of Cossacks.[11]A corruption of Fèydor: Theodore.—Tr.[12]The system of leasing estates is quite prevalent in the southeast of Russia. The lessee, known by the local term “possessor,” governs the estate. He pays a certain sum to the owners, and the income derived therefrom depends upon his own enterprise.[13]This wax taper is lighted during severe thunderstorms, and is also placed in the hands of dying people.[14]Blind people seldom have blind children.[15]Sleeveless coats.—Tr.[16]A meditation in the form of a song.—Tr.[17]Musical instrument, resembling a lute.
[1]A local name for the formerly famous fairs in Kiev.
[1]A local name for the formerly famous fairs in Kiev.
[2]“Lady,” “madam,”—a word used in Poland and in the southwest of Russia.—Tr.
[2]“Lady,” “madam,”—a word used in Poland and in the southwest of Russia.—Tr.
[3]“Gentlemen.”—Tr.
[3]“Gentlemen.”—Tr.
[4]Volynia, a province of Russia.
[4]Volynia, a province of Russia.
[5]In Little Russia, high posts with old wheels fastened to the top are put up for the storks, and upon these the bird weaves its nest.
[5]In Little Russia, high posts with old wheels fastened to the top are put up for the storks, and upon these the bird weaves its nest.
[6]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.
[6]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.
[7]Nickname for Little Russian.—Tr.
[7]Nickname for Little Russian.—Tr.
[8]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.
[8]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.
[9]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.
[9]Diminutive of Peter.—Tr.
[10]A famous leader of Cossacks.
[10]A famous leader of Cossacks.
[11]A corruption of Fèydor: Theodore.—Tr.
[11]A corruption of Fèydor: Theodore.—Tr.
[12]The system of leasing estates is quite prevalent in the southeast of Russia. The lessee, known by the local term “possessor,” governs the estate. He pays a certain sum to the owners, and the income derived therefrom depends upon his own enterprise.
[12]The system of leasing estates is quite prevalent in the southeast of Russia. The lessee, known by the local term “possessor,” governs the estate. He pays a certain sum to the owners, and the income derived therefrom depends upon his own enterprise.
[13]This wax taper is lighted during severe thunderstorms, and is also placed in the hands of dying people.
[13]This wax taper is lighted during severe thunderstorms, and is also placed in the hands of dying people.
[14]Blind people seldom have blind children.
[14]Blind people seldom have blind children.
[15]Sleeveless coats.—Tr.
[15]Sleeveless coats.—Tr.
[16]A meditation in the form of a song.—Tr.
[16]A meditation in the form of a song.—Tr.
[17]Musical instrument, resembling a lute.
[17]Musical instrument, resembling a lute.