used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
(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 Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
ascents
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From this reading Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
blasé
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From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
blatantadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪtənt/
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
boatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
BUTTERMERE
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From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
chock-stones
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From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
climbersnounUS /ˈklaɪmərz/
plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
CLIMBSnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
combesverbUS /koʊmz/
third-person singular of “comb” — straighten with a comb
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
corrie-like
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From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
CragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
DISTRICTSnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
HeadernounUS /ˈhedər/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
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 BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
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 Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
nail-marks
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From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
nail-scratched
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From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
absolutely essential
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
OUTLYINGadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
the local environment
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
penchantnounUS /ˈpentʃənt/
a strong liking
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
without much difficulty
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
StilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
not in physical motion
From this reading Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
carry out
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
precisely as stated
From this reading The texture of the gullies is very different; it is always necessary to be on the alert for unsteady chock-stones; every hold needs testing; in fine, care and experience are essential to safe ascents.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Many of the Buttermere climbs are still to all intents and purposes virgin ascents.
Warnscale
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From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
Wastdale
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From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Moreover, the _blasé_ ‘Wastdale Header’ will find amongst the fine corrie-like combes of High Crag and High Stile, and above the great hollow of Warnscale, climbs of an entirely different nature from most of the nail-scratched, polished courses of his former haunts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE BUTTERMERE CLIMBS, AND THOSE IN OUTLYING DISTRICTS_ For strong and experienced parties of climbers, with a penchant for boating, fishing, and long mountain tramps on the ‘off days,’ Buttermere is well-nigh ideal.
but in spite of that
From this reading The rock of which they are formed does not take nail-marks so readily, and the blatant, scratched foothold, which positively shouts at one ‘here am I!’ is as yet an alien in these parts.
