Chapter IX

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The following account is somewhat of a puzzle.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

(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 They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

the act of creating written works

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

traveling across

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

true confidential information

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

plural of “fabrication” — a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

moving swiftly

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following account is somewhat of a puzzle.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

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

From this reading The following account is somewhat of a puzzle.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

not any; not one

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

and nothing more

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

thrust or throw into

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading The following account is somewhat of a puzzle.

make reference to

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

a strong line

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

move hurridly

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

a state of social isolation

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The following account is somewhat of a puzzle.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

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

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

false or fake; not what it appears to be

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

without question

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

precisely as stated

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading A FRAGMENT An unauthentic MS.—Solitude on the mountain: its advantages to the historian of the Alps—A rope walk—The crossing of the Schrund—A novel form of avalanche and an airy situation—A towering obstacle—The issue of the expedition in the balance—A very narrow escape—The final rush—Victory!—The perils of the descent—I plunge _in medias res_—A flying descent.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It appears to contain certain facts of so startling a nature, that the ascent to which they refer must unquestionably have been of a very exciting character.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The details are not so wholly unlike descriptions which have passed the searching discrimination of editors, in publications relating more or less to Alpine matters, as to warrant the assumption that they are fabrications.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading They do not appear, as far as the writer can ascertain, to have been seen in print hitherto; but as all Alpine writings relate but rigid matters of fact and actual occurrences, there seems no objection to publishing the manuscript, notwithstanding that its authorship is only conjectural.