Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

(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 On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

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

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

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

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

completely unclothed

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

put on clothes

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

plural of “fissure” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

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

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

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

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

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

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

with green color

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

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

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

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

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

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

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

immediately past

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

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

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

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

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

a very steep cliff

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Come along, mother," cried Heinrich, grasping the Heif-mother's hand as they left the garden before their Chalet, and commenced the dangerous descent of the mountain.

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

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

having a top of a specified character

From this reading On either side rose bare crags topped with grass, and above all, the snowy summits of the mountains.

precisely as stated

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

at the time that

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

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

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.

a Caucasian

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Far below them they could see the great stretch of the dazzlingly white Glacier, with its rents and fissures shining greenly in the sunshine.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At last, however, the little party succeeded in making their way across the Eismeer, and arrived without further mishap at the river leading to the Goat-King's Palace.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The first part of the journey led along a narrow pathway, which the Goat-mother managed very successfully, but when they came to the precipice on which rough iron spikes had been driven at long intervals to assist the climber, her heart failed her, and in spite of her desire to hurry, she entangled her shawl and dress so constantly on the nails, that her children began to fear she would never reach the level of the Glacier.