Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading It had a romance, a glamour of its own.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

(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 But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

given as a task

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

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

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

be close or similar

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

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From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

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From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

divisible by two

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

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

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading It had a romance, a glamour of its own.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading It had a romance, a glamour of its own.

a high place

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

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

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had a romance, a glamour of its own.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It had a romance, a glamour of its own.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

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 But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

someone who climbs mountains

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

the activity of climbing a mountain

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

being perceived or observed

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It had a romance, a glamour of its own.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was to the early part of the book to which she turned.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading It had a romance, a glamour of its own.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was to the early part of the book to which she turned.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

not in physical motion

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

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

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

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

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

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

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was to the early part of the book to which she turned.

(of a check) not crossed

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading MICHEL REVAILLOUD'S FÜHRBUCH The book indeed was of far more interest to her than the portrait of any mountaineer.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

at the time that

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.

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

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was just a little note-book with blue-lined pages and an old dark-red soiled leather cover which could fit into the breast pocket and never be noticed there.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But it went back to the early days of mountaineering when even the passes were not all discovered and many of them were still uncrossed, when mythical peaks were still gravely allotted their positions and approximate heights in the maps; and when the easy expedition of the young lady of to-day was the difficult achievement of the explorer.