Chapter XV

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From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

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

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(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

a record or narrative description of past events

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deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

later than; following

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

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

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the form of “be” used with “I”

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

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

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

move towards

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

showing who or what does the action

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From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

a pass between mountain peaks

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From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

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From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

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a statement that represents something in words

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

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

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

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an abstract part of something

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

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an opposing military force

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

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

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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the act of acquiring something

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

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

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

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

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

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

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

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

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

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

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

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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

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

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resulting from one's intentions

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

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

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

move forward by leaps and bounds

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35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

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the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

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a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

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

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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

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

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

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

a form of address for a man

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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF A BIG JUMP Through the kindness of Dr Kennedy, I am enabled to reprint from his new edition of _The Alps in 1864_, by the late Mr A. W. Moore, an admirable account of the first passage of the Col de la Pilatte in Dauphiné.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

go across or through

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

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(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

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interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

cause to become

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

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an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

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

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understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

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

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

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

from one end or side of something to the other

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

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inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

in the direction of

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

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

From this reading At every step we took, it became more apparent that nature had never intended any one to pass this way, and had accordingly taken more than usual pains to render the approach to the couloir difficult and dangerous.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading THE STORY OF A BIG JUMP Through the kindness of Dr Kennedy, I am enabled to reprint from his new edition of _The Alps in 1864_, by the late Mr A. W. Moore, an admirable account of the first passage of the Col de la Pilatte in Dauphiné.

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

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

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

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.

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From this reading This expedition has become classical, thanks to Mr Whymper's fine description of it,[9] so it is interesting to read what impression the adventures of the day made on another member of the party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Croz was here thoroughly in his element, and led the way with great skill and determination, passing one obstacle after another, and bearing gradually to the left towards the enemy.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The first part of the expedition was easy, but, wrote Mr Moore, "before getting near the foot of the couloir, we had something to do in threading a way up and through the huge chasms into which the glacier was broken.