1864
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From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
1865
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From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
highly skilled
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
how
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From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
on one occasion
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Other things, too, influenced me to visit the Alps once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well to know how far my judgment in the choice of routes could be relied upon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The journey of 1865 was chiefly undertaken, then, to find out to what extent I was capable of selecting paths over mountainous country.
in or at the place that
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our career in 1864 had been one of unbroken success, but the great ascent upon which I had set my heart was not attempted, and until it was accomplished I was unsatisfied.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wished to travel elsewhere, in places where the responsibility of direction would rest with myself alone.
