Chapter XVI

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

(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 But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

expected hopefully

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

capable of being attained or accomplished

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

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

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

act of working jointly

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

a state at a particular time

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

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 But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

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

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

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

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

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

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

the state of not being susceptible

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

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

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

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

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

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 In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

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

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

above and across; more than

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

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

From this reading NATURAL HISTORY Previous experience of the conditions of Tibetan travel had taught me that collection and observation was a task requiring complete immunity from other duties; but to the doctor of such an Expedition this condition was not attainable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the collection of specimens we were, however, fortunate in obtaining the assistance of several other members of the Expedition.

in or at the place that

From this reading His gift of painting was particularly valuable in leading to the certain identification of birds in districts where collecting was prohibited.

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

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.

the act of creating written works

From this reading At the time of writing he is on duty at Chanak, and the following notes lose half their value through lack of his promised collaboration, which I had anticipated with particular pleasure.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading But it is especially to Major Norton that the thanks of the Everest Committee are due, for in addition to his other duties, he took over the whole of the botanical work and worked equally with myself in all other branches of Zoology.