Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

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

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

anew

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

in the past

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

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

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

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

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

move towards

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

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

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

gotten under control

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

at every point

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

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

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

to come or go into

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

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From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

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

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

highest in quality

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

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

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

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

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

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 Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

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

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

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

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

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

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

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

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

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From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

on the contrary

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

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

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

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

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

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

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

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From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

a vivid mental image

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

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

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

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

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, when first he went to Alaska it was part of the attraction which the country held for him that it contained an unclimbed mountain of the first class.

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

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Again and again, now from one distant elevation and now from another, the splendid vision of the greatest mountain in North America has spread before his eyes, and left him each time with a keener longing to enter its mysterious fastnesses and scale its lofty peaks.

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

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

the act of creating written works

From this reading Seven years ago, writing in _The Spirit of Missions_ of a view of the mountain from the Pedro Dome, in the neighborhood of Fairbanks, he said: "I would rather climb that mountain than discover the richest gold-mine in Alaska."

a late time of life

From this reading PREPARATION AND APPROACH The enterprise which this volume describes was a cherished purpose through a number of years.

a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea

From this reading In the exercise of his duties as Archdeacon of the Yukon, the author has travelled throughout the interior of Alaska, both winter and summer, almost continuously since 1904.