used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
highly skilled
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
how long something has existed
From this reading Almer displayed aptitude for mountaineering at an early age.
AIGUILLE
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From this reading ASCENT OF THE AIGUILLE VERTE.
Almer
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From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Almer displayed aptitude for mountaineering at an early age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading Almer displayed aptitude for mountaineering at an early age.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
ASCENTnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading ASCENT OF THE AIGUILLE VERTE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
confined by bonds
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
chamois-hunter
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From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
Chamounix
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From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
carefully weighed
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
Croz
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From this reading Michel Croz now parted from us.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Almer displayed aptitude for mountaineering at an early age.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Almer displayed aptitude for mountaineering at an early age.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Michel Croz now parted from us.
Grindelwald
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From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
Michel
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From this reading Michel Croz now parted from us.
mountaineeringnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrɪŋ/
the activity of climbing a mountain
From this reading Almer displayed aptitude for mountaineering at an early age.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Michel Croz now parted from us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ASCENT OF THE AIGUILLE VERTE.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Michel Croz now parted from us.
in the near future
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
not in physical motion
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASCENT OF THE AIGUILLE VERTE.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Michel Croz now parted from us.
VERTE
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From this reading ASCENT OF THE AIGUILLE VERTE.
precisely as stated
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His new employer had not arrived at Chamounix, but Croz considered that he was bound by honor to wait for him, and thus Christian Almer of Grindelwald became my leading guide.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Whilst still a very young man he was known as a crack chamois-hunter, and he soon developed into an accomplished guide.
