1884
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From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
1887
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From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
in actual fact
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
(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 Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
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 The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
climbernounUS /ˈklaɪmər/
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
set up or found
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
Haskett
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From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
and nothing more
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
NAPES
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From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
NEEDLEnounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
notchnounUS /nɑːtʃ/
a V-shaped indentation
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
on the contrary
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
RIDGEnounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
RIDGESnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
Slingsby's
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From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
steadyingadjective
causing to become steady
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The introductory few feet from the notch behind the Needle are difficult, the problem being to climb up a steep slab of six feet or so to the foot of a slight grass chimney that slopes upwards to the right.
under normal conditions
From this reading _THE RIDGES OF THE GREAT NAPES_ THE NEEDLE RIDGE is usually taken from the foot of the Needle itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
which person or people
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Three fingers of the right hand can be inserted in a curious pocket in the slab; rather poor foothold is all that can be found for steadying purposes, and for the rest just enough will manifest itself to enable the climber to cautiously drag himself up to a small ledge, and thence to the foot of the chimney.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was explored first in 1884 by Mr. Haskett Smith, who then made a general survey without actually completing the climb.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years later he effected a descent of the whole route; and in 1887 Mr. Slingsby’s party made the first strict ascent, and were emphatic in their praise of its fine character.
