Chapter XI

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

higher than, or over, something

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

later than; following

From this reading _After_ BLISS CARMAN.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

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

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

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

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading _After_ BLISS CARMAN.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

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From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

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From this reading _After_ BLISS CARMAN.

a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading And in that phase of it, no doubt, lies the great joy of climbing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

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

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

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

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading And in that phase of it, no doubt, lies the great joy of climbing.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading And in that phase of it, no doubt, lies the great joy of climbing.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

for the most part

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

not any; not one

From this reading And in that phase of it, no doubt, lies the great joy of climbing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

by chance

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading And in that phase of it, no doubt, lies the great joy of climbing.

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

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

required or under orders

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

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

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

precisely as stated

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It is supposed to be, very largely, a matter of “victories of ascent, and looking down on all that has looked down on us.”

in or at the place that

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading A book on climbing may be supposed to deal mainly with peaks, passes, and glaciers; and perhaps, in these days of the rock experts, one should add, precipices.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading DOWN IN THE VALLEYS “I know a vale where I would go one day, Where snows gleam bright above the vast moraine, A mighty cleft in the great bosoming hills, A great grey gateway to the mountains’ heart.”