[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.