Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

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From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

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

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

later than; following

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

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

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

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

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

from appearances alone

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

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

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

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

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

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From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

of short duration or distance

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

gotten under control

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

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From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

coming down or downward

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

plural of “fissure” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

set up or found

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

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From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

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

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

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From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

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From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

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

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

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

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

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From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

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From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

absolutely essential

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

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

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

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From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

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From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

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From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

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

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BRIEF NOTICES OF OTHER ICE-CAVES.[122] On the Brandstein in Styria, in the district of Gems, there is an ice-hole closely resembling some of the glacières of the Jura.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

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

From this reading From one of the largest of these, a strong and cold current blows in summer, and in this fissure is the ice-hole.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

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

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It is described by Sartori,[123] as lying in a much-fissured region, reached after four hours of steep ascent from the neighbouring village, through a forest of fir.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

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

From this reading Sartori found _crimpons_ necessary for descending the frozen snow which led from the entrance to the floor of the cave, where he discovered pillars and capitals and pyramids of ice of every possible shape and variety, as if the cave had contained the ruins of a Gothic church, or a fairy palace.

during the time that

From this reading Some of the fissures contain water and some snow, while others are apparently unfathomable.