Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS.

further or added

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

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

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

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

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

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

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

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

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

ten 10s

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

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

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

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 To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

the force of workers available

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

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

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

above and across; more than

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

arrange in a container

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

the possibility of future success

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

on the contrary

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

not in physical motion

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

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

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

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

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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

From this reading The pack trains had given up all hope of getting over the mountain.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

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

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was snowing hard, and the appearance of the weather was dark and threatening.

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

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

in or at the place that

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon taking an observation from the front door at Strawberry, we were rather startled to find that the whole place was covered with snow to the depth of two or three feet.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading To be housed up here with three or four hundred men, and the additional numbers that might be expected before night, was not a pleasant prospect; but to be caught in a snow-storm on the summit, where so many had perished during the past winter, was worse still.