used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
(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 It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
CarrelnounUS /ˈkærəl/
French surgeon and biologist who developed a way to suture and graft blood vessels (1873-1944)
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
DescendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
egressnounUS /ɪˈɡres/
(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
exclaimsverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmz/
third-person singular of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
exultinglyadverb
in an exultant manner
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
fortement
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From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
ice-coated
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From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
and nothing more
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
mid-day
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From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
not any; not one
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
and nothing more
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
win a victory over
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
determined
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
a strong line
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
Tenez
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From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
TyndallnounUS /ˈtɪndəl/
British physicist (born in Ireland) remembered for his experiments on the transparency of gases and the absorption of radiant heat by gases and the transmission of sound through the atmosphere
From this reading ‘Splendid practice for us, this,’ exclaims Tyndall exultingly, as each successive difficulty is overcome.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Descending, unlike ascending, is generally not so bad as it seems; but in some places here only one can advance at a time, the other carefully holding the rope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was now just about mid-day, and ample time for the descent, in all probability, was before us; but we resolved not to halt for any length of time till we should reach the gap.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading At length we reach a place whence no egress is possible; we look in vain for traces of the way we had come: it is our friend the ice-coated chimney.
which person or people
From this reading ‘Tenez fortement, Carrel, tenez,’ is constantly impressed on the man who brings up the rear.
