1867
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From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
2nd
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From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
brought into existence
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
Clarendon
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From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
CLIMBSnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
Glynne
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From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
inaccuracynounUS /ˌɪˈnækjərəsi/
the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of his early life there is little to tell.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
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 He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of his early life there is little to tell.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
LondonernounUS /ˈlʌndənər/
a native or resident of London
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
Paddington
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From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
cut with a saw
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
an educational institution
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
a male human offspring
From this reading His father, Mr. David Jones, was a carpenter and builder, and the son commenced his education at a local school.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
express in words
From this reading Of his early life there is little to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of his early life there is little to tell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of his early life there is little to tell.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _EARLY LIFE AND FIRST CLIMBS_ Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2nd, 1867.
Welshmannoun
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading A Welshman by blood, he was a Londoner by birth, for he first saw the light of day in Clarendon Street, Paddington.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He seems to have spent his holidays in Wales, and there to have developed, among what may without inaccuracy be called his native mountains, that passion for climbing which made him famous, and which led to his early and much lamented death.
