Chapter I

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From this reading 1882.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

anew

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

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From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Evening at Chamonix--Excursion to the Brevent--View of the Mont Blanc chain.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

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From this reading Evening at Chamonix--Excursion to the Brevent--View of the Mont Blanc chain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Evening at Chamonix--Excursion to the Brevent--View of the Mont Blanc chain.

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From this reading Evening at Chamonix--Excursion to the Brevent--View of the Mont Blanc chain.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

traveling across

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _W. H. LE MESURIER._ BIRKENHEAD: E. GRIFFITH & SON, HAMILTON STREET.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Evening at Chamonix--Excursion to the Brevent--View of the Mont Blanc chain.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Evening at Chamonix--Excursion to the Brevent--View of the Mont Blanc chain.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

plural of “grand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading _W. H. LE MESURIER._ BIRKENHEAD: E. GRIFFITH & SON, HAMILTON STREET.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

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Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

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From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading _W. H. LE MESURIER._ BIRKENHEAD: E. GRIFFITH & SON, HAMILTON STREET.

engage in

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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From this reading _W. H. LE MESURIER._ BIRKENHEAD: E. GRIFFITH & SON, HAMILTON STREET.

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From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

used to form the superlative

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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 E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

on one occasion

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

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From this reading Commencement of the ascent--Pierre Pointue--Crossing the Glacier des Bossons--An awkward bit--"Cabane" on the Grands Mulets.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a male human offspring

From this reading _W. H. LE MESURIER._ BIRKENHEAD: E. GRIFFITH & SON, HAMILTON STREET.

not in physical motion

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _W. H. LE MESURIER._ BIRKENHEAD: E. GRIFFITH & SON, HAMILTON STREET.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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 E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

not having a coating of stain or varnish

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Evening at Chamonix--Excursion to the Brevent--View of the Mont Blanc chain.

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 _W. H. LE MESURIER._ BIRKENHEAD: E. GRIFFITH & SON, HAMILTON STREET.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

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

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading E. Griffith & Son, Printers, "Caxton" Works, Hamilton Street The interest which still follows individual ascents of Mont Blanc, notwithstanding the attraction of other mountain peaks, must be my apology for once again repeating an oft-told tale; but with this endeavour, to make the narrative a true and unvarnished account of what we did and how we did it, and to present the accompanying illustrations (which, for the most part, are taken from photographs) free from exaggeration.