Chapter IX

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

highly skilled

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

any high mountain

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

any thing at all

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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From this reading This follows a very narrow _arête_.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

the act of breaking something

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

divisible by two

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

at any time

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

bringing death

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This follows a very narrow _arête_.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

set up or found

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

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

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

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

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

a single distinct event

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

and nothing more

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

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

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

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From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

an event that happens

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

and nothing more

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

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

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

used as intensifiers

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

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

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

in the direction of

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

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From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Having gained the summit, the party proceeded to go down by the usual route towards the Trugberg.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

precisely as stated

From this reading This follows a very narrow _arête_.

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

From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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From this reading The party had succeeded in making the ascent of the Mönch from the Wengern Alp, it being only the third occasion when this long and difficult climb was accomplished, each of their predecessors spending _three days and three nights_ on the expedition.

at the time that

From this reading SOME NARROW ESCAPES AND FATAL ACCIDENTS Probably not half the narrow escapes experienced by climbers are ever described, even in the pages of the various publications of English and foreign Alpine Clubs, though when an accident by the breaking of a snow-cornice is just avoided, the incident is so terribly impressive that several accounts have found their way into print.

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

From this reading Scarcely anything more startling than a certain occurrence on a ridge of the Mönch, which happened to the late Mr Moore and his two guides, Melchior and Jacob Anderegg, has ever been related.