Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

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From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

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

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

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

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

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

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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 His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

gotten under control

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

plural of “encroachment” — any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

set up or found

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

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From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

comparative of “hot” — 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 His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

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From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

make reference to

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

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

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

not any; not one

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

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

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

on one occasion

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

and nothing more

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

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

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading HISTORY OF THEORIES RESPECTING THE CAUSES OF SUBTERRANEAN ICE.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

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

From this reading The first mention I have found of this cave is contained in an old history of the Franche Comté of Burgundy, published at Dôle in 1592, to which reference has been already made.

concerned with topography

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

under the level of the ground

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

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

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

precisely as stated

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

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

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.

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

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gollut, the author, speaks more than once of a _glacière_ in his topographical descriptions, and in a short account of it he states that it lay near the village of _Leugné_, which I find marked in the Delphinal Atlas very near the site of the Chartreuse of Grâce-Dieu; so that there can be no doubt that his glacière was the same with that which now exists.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading His theory was, that the dense covering of trees and shrubs protected the soil and the surface-water from the rays of the sun, and so the cold which was stored up in the cave was enabled to withstand the attacks of the heat of summer.[175] In the case of many of the glacières, there can be no doubt that this idea of winter cold being so preserved, by natural means, as to resist the encroachments of the hotter seasons, is the true explanation of the phenomenon of underground ice.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The only glacière which is in any sense historical, is that near Besançon; and a brief account of the different theories which have been advanced in explanation of the phenomena presented by it, will include almost all that has been written on ice-caves.