used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
ALPINEadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
in addition
From this reading Like these, also, keen, fully-developed powers of observation are essential.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
ConstabularynounUS /kənˈstæbjəleri/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
true confidential information
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Like these, also, keen, fully-developed powers of observation are essential.
divisible by two
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
fully-developed
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From this reading Like these, also, keen, fully-developed powers of observation are essential.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
GUIDESnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
the state of being honored
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Like these, also, keen, fully-developed powers of observation are essential.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
the force of workers available
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Like these, also, keen, fully-developed powers of observation are essential.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Like these, also, keen, fully-developed powers of observation are essential.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
in the direction of
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
which person or people
From this reading Like these, the Alpine guide oftentimes risks his health, strength--even his life--for persons who are sometimes in themselves the cause of the peril encountered.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SOME TALES OF ALPINE GUIDES In a former work, I have given some details of the training of an Alpine guide, so I will not repeat them here.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Like these, mere bodily strength and the best will in the world need to be associated with intelligence and foresight.
but in spite of that
From this reading The mountain guides of Switzerland form a class unlike any other, yet in the high standard of honour and devotion they display towards those in their charge, one is reminded of two bodies of men especially deserving of respect and confidence, namely, the Civil Guards of Spain and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
