1889
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From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
300
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From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
(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 Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
from appearances alone
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
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 Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
climbernounUS /ˈklaɪmər/
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
COLLIER'SnounUS /ˈkɑːljərz/
possessive form of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
euphoniousadjective
having a pleasant sound
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
GHYLL
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From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
Gilson
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From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
groupingnounUS /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
KESWICK
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From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
immediately past
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
MOSSnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
with low volume
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
Rake's
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From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
cut with a saw
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
screenoun
a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
SweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
TennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
terminatesverbUS /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/
third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here the explorers saw the great jammed boulders apparently barring all further progress, and decided to return the way they came.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _MOSS GHYLL, COLLIER’S CLIMB, AND KESWICK BROTHERS’ CLIMB_ MOSS GHYLL.--There are accounts of explorations of this famous gully as far back as 1889.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, a few days later, another party went round to the top of the gully and descended to the lower edge of the small scree that so quietly terminates the high and difficult last chimney.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was styled Sweep Ghyll by Mr. R. C. Gilson, partly for euphonious grouping with Deep Ghyll and Steep Ghyll, and partly as a suggestion of ‘the probable profession of its future first climber.’
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading In June, 1889, a strong set of four managed to penetrate upwards into its recesses a yard or two beyond Tennis Court ledge, 300 feet above the Rake’s Progress, and almost exactly half way from start to finish.
