Chapter XII · Passage of the Col de Triolet, and Ascents of Mont Dolent,

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

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

in actual fact

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

in the past

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

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From this reading AIGUILLE DE TRÉLATÊTE AND AIGUILLE D’ARGENTIÈRE.

(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 During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

Having no one else present.

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

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

From this reading AIGUILLE DE TRÉLATÊTE AND AIGUILLE D’ARGENTIÈRE.

any thing at all

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

a period of 100 years

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

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From this reading AIGUILLE DE TRÉLATÊTE AND AIGUILLE D’ARGENTIÈRE.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading AIGUILLE DE TRÉLATÊTE AND AIGUILLE D’ARGENTIÈRE.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

increase twofold

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

divisible by two

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

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

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

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

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

a high place

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

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From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

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

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

in an inaccurate manner

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

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 persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

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From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

not any; not one

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

by chance

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

in the recent past

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

make reference to

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

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

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

express in speech

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

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

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

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

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

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

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

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From this reading AIGUILLE DE TRÉLATÊTE AND AIGUILLE D’ARGENTIÈRE.

up to a particular time

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

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

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.

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

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

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

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

which person or people

From this reading Many persons knew that great blunders had been perpetrated, and it was notorious that even Mont Blanc itself was represented in a ludicrously incorrect manner on all sides excepting the north; but there was not, perhaps, a single individual who knew, at the time to which I refer, that errors of no less than one thousand feet had been committed in the determination of heights at each end of the chain, that some glaciers were represented of double their real dimensions, and that ridges and mountains were laid down which actually had no existence.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading During the previous half century thousands had made the tour of the chain, and in that time at least _one_ thousand individuals had stood upon its highest summit; but out of all this number there was not one capable, willing or able to map the mountain which, until recently, was regarded as the highest in Europe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One portion alone of the entire chain had been surveyed, at the time of which I speak, with anything like accuracy.

a late time of life

From this reading Ten years ago very few people knew from personal knowledge how extremely inaccurately the chain of Mont Blanc was delineated.