Chapter 1 of Adventures on the Roof of the World is here in full — 67 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Adventures on the Roof of the World is here in full — 67 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
=The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph. By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club. With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles. Demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 21s. net. =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
Chapter 1 of Adventures on the Roof of the World is here in full — 67 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading “By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.”
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading “=The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.”
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading “=The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.”
a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)
From this reading “=The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.”
plural of “facsimile” — an exact copy or reproduction
From this reading “With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.”
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
From this reading “=The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.”
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading “=The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.”
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading “=The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.”
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From this reading Demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 21s. net.
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From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
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From this reading Demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 21s. net.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading =The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.
a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)
From this reading =The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.
plural of “facsimile” — an exact copy or reproduction
From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
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From this reading By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
From this reading =The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading By C. E. MATHEWS, sometime President of the Alpine Club.
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading =The Life of Man on the High Alps=: Studies made on Monte Rosa.
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From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =The Annals of Mont Blanc=: A Monograph.
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in the company of; together with
From this reading With Map, 6 Swan-types and other Illustrations, and Facsimiles.
Chapter 1 of Adventures on the Roof of the World by Aubrey, Mrs. Le Blond holds 67 sentences, grouped into 14 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 1 holds 67 sentences of Adventures on the Roof of the World, unabridged, divided into 14 reading sections.
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