used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
any thing at all
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
move towards
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
Avençon
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From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
betokening
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From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
Bex
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From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
cannot
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From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
cleavagenounUS /ˈkliːvədʒ/
the state of being split or cleft
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
composesverbUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “compose” — form the substance of
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
a state at a particular time
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
crevassenounUS /krəˈvæs/
a deep fissure
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
DAUPHINÉ
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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF FONDEURLE, IN DAUPHINÉ.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
FONDEURLE
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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF FONDEURLE, IN DAUPHINÉ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
glaciersnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃərz/
plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
GLACIÈRE
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From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF FONDEURLE, IN DAUPHINÉ.
glacières
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From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
ice-caves
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From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF FONDEURLE, IN DAUPHINÉ.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF FONDEURLE, IN DAUPHINÉ.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
and nothing more
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
prismaticadjectiveUS /prɪzˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
with low volume
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
cut with a saw
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLACIÈRE OF FONDEURLE, IN DAUPHINÉ.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the only case in which I saw the slightest approach to the phenomena presented in ice-caves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading There cannot be any better place for recruiting strength than the lovely primitive valley of _Les Plans_, two hours up the course of the Avençon from hot and dusty Bex.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On one occasion, after carefully cutting steps and examining the faces of cleavage for an hour and a half, I detected a small patch of ice, under the overhanging rim of a crevasse, marked distinctly with the familiar network of lines on the surface; but I was unable to discover anything betokening a prismatic condition of the interior.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here I rejoined my sisters, intending to spend a month with them before returning to England; and the neighbouring glaciers afforded good opportunities for quietly investigating the structure of the ice which composes them, with a view to discovering, if possible, some trace of the prismatic formation so universal in the glacières.
