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From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
any thing at all
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
the act of breaking something
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
CONCLUSIONSnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
recognizable; marked
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
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 CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
EverestnounUS /ˈevərəst/
a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
fittestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəst/
superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose
From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
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 The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
Geoffrey
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From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
engage in
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
Mallory
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From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
monsoonnounUS /mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
attach to a support
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
with speed
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
not used up
From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
Somervell
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From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSIONS Geoffrey Bruce and I arrived back at the Base Camp early in the afternoon of May 29.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading However, as the weather appeared fine, and there seemed promise of a bright spell prior to the breaking of the monsoon, it was decided to make another attempt on the mountain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next few days were spent in resting, and I then underwent the same experience as the members of the first climbing party; that is, instead of recovering my strength rapidly during the first three or four days, if anything a further decline took place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both had enjoyed some ten days’ rest since their first assault upon Mount Everest, and therefore had a chance of recovering from the abnormal strain to which they had been submitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of the remaining climbing members of the Expedition, Somervell was undoubtedly the fittest, with Mallory a good second.
