used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
ARETEnoun
a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
chainman
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From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
climbernounUS /ˈklaɪmər/
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
divisible by two
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
Glover
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From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
Glover's
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From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
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 They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
the force of workers available
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
and nothing more
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
roadmaster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
skisnounUS /skiːz/
plural of “ski” — narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
stimulantsnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnts/
plural of “stimulant” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading They left the track near the twin bridges with only ropes and picks and skis, and carrying stimulants and food.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dancing and Glover were large men of unusual strength, and Young, lighter and smaller, had been known in a pinch to handle an ordinary steel rail.
at the time that
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SOUTH ARETE They had planned a quick relief with a small party, for every hour of exposure lessened the missing man's chances.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Glover chose for his companions two men: Dancing--far and away the best climber in the telegraph corps, and Smith Young, roadmaster, a chainman of Glover's when he ran the Pilot line.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But above everything each--even Glover, the youngest--was a man of resource and experience in mountain craft.
