24
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From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
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From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
the state of being absent
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
ascents
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From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
Bedford
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From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
Knickerbocker
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From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
the local environment
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
an amount of time
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
PUTNAM'S
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From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
Twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
precisely as stated
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
which person or people
From this reading The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer exceptional attractions to those who enjoy natural scenery, sport, and camp life.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The extremely wild character of this part of the Rocky Mountains, and the very short time since it was opened up to travellers, are probably, in great part, the reasons for the lack of literature and the absence of any thoroughly illustrated publication concerning this region.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Few regions of the world combining mountain, lake, and forest scenery possess the additional advantage of a delightful summer climate, such as obtains in the Canadian Rockies.
a late time of life
From this reading During a period of four years, the author has made camping excursions into many of the wilder parts of the mountains and effected a considerable number of ascents.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS NEW YORK 27 West Twenty-third Street LONDON 24 Bedford Street, Strand _The Knickerbocker Press_ PREFACE.
