Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

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

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

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From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

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From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

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

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

have

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

past events to be put aside

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

perceived or discerned

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF S. GEORGES, IN THE JURA.

the 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF S. GEORGES, IN THE JURA.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF S. GEORGES, IN THE JURA.

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

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF S. GEORGES, IN THE JURA.

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From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

the act of departing

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF S. GEORGES, IN THE JURA.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

go across or through

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

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From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

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From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF S. GEORGES, IN THE JURA.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

carry out

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF S. GEORGES, IN THE JURA.

from that place or that time

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

a person who changes location

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

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

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

precisely as stated

From this reading The village of S. Georges has very respectable accommodation for a single traveller, _au Cavalier_.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

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

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

in or at the place that

From this reading For the train, the Allaman station would be the most convenient, as an omnibus runs from Allaman to Aubonne, where the poste for Gimel may be caught.

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

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.

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

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading But from Arzier there is a short cut of less than two hours along the side of the hills, leaving that village by a deep gorge not unfitly named _L'Enfer_, and a dark wood which retains an odour of more savage bygone times in its name of the 'Bear's Wood,' as containing a cavern where an old bear was detected in the act of attempting to winter.[12]

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The best way of reaching this glacière from Geneva would be to take the steamer to Rolle, or the train to one of the neighbouring stations, between Geneva and Lausanne, and thence pass up the slope of the Jura by the road which leads through Gimel.