Chapter VI

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From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

be able to spare or give up

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

without missing a year

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

for the reason that

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The ghyll has been familiar to the visitors of Scawfell for many years.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _DEEP GHYLL.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The ghyll has been familiar to the visitors of Scawfell for many years.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

usually; as a rule

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _DEEP GHYLL.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

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

From this reading The ghyll has been familiar to the visitors of Scawfell for many years.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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 THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

march in a procession

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

a form of address for a man

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

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From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

plural of “pitch” — the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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From this reading The ghyll has been familiar to the visitors of Scawfell for many years.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

two times

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

the act of using

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The ghyll has been familiar to the visitors of Scawfell for many years.

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

From this reading It was first ascended in March, 1886, by Messrs. Geoffrey Hastings and Slingsby, and an interesting account of the expedition appeared in the ‘Alpine Journal.’

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

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

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE GREAT CHIMNEY AND PROFESSOR’S CHIMNEY_ DEEP GHYLL.--This will remain for long a favourite resort of climbers, partly because the two pitches are always interesting and may be turned in so many different ways, partly because the gully gathers annually a big snow drift, which can generally be relied upon between Christmas and Easter to afford some practice in the use of the ice-axe, and partly because the rock scenery is of the finest character throughout.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had been descended twice before, in 1882, by Messrs. Mumm and King, with heavy snow blocking the pitches, and in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith.

a late time of life

From this reading The ghyll has been familiar to the visitors of Scawfell for many years.