1922
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From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
any thing at all
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
CONCLUSIONSnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
deduceverbUS /dɪˈduːs/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
disagreeingverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/
-ing form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
one or the other of two
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
divisible by two
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
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 CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
formulateverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
only a very short time before
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
come together
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
attach to a support
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
not any; not one
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
and nothing more
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story of the first attempt to climb the mountain in 1922 will have no doubts on one point.
required or under orders
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Accordingly, I must be understood as expressing only my personal opinions.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, in fact, though many deductions could hardly be denied, I should be surprised to find, even among us of the second party, anything like complete agreement either in our judgment of events or in our ideas for the future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader, no doubt, will judge the book more interesting if he finds the joint authors disagreeing among themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CONCLUSIONS It might be supposed that, from the experience of two expeditions to Mount Everest, it would be possible to deduce an estimate of the dangers and difficulties involved and to formulate a plan for overcoming the obstacles which would meet with universal approval among mountaineers.
