21,000
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From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
22,360
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From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
27
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From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
ASCENTnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
Chongra
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From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
DIAMIRAI
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From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
dwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
divisible by two
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
a long fixed look
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
glaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
Goman
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From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
Gurkhas
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From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
ice-work
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From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
Mummerynoun
meaningless ceremonies and flattery
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
NULLAHnoun
a ravine or gully in southern Asia
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
primæval
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From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
Ragobir
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From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
RemoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
SHELLEYnounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading SHELLEY.
Singh
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From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
step-cutting
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From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
Tashing
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From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
in the direction of
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On July 27 the same party, with the addition of Mummery, started for a ridge which runs south-east towards Tashing from the peak marked 22,360 feet, which we named Chongra peak, as it is at the head of the valley of that name above Astor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SECOND JOURNEY TO DIAMIRAI NULLAH AND ASCENT TO 21,000 FEET 'And this, the naked countenance of earth, On which I gaze, even these primæval mountains, Power dwells apart in their tranquillity, Remote, serene, and inaccessible.'
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was great fun, and although I was perfectly unable to understand any of their conversation, Ragobir and Goman Singh were laughing, chattering, and playing the whole time like two children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next day Bruce and I with Ragobir and Goman Singh went for an excursion up the Tashing glacier, in order that the two Gurkhas might have some experience in ice-work and step-cutting.
