Chapter VII

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

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

third-person singular of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

for the reason that

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The young forester started on the same day.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading But it is very true that love drives one mad.

alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading The young forester started on the same day.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

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

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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

From this reading But it is very true that love drives one mad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

a boy or man

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But it is very true that love drives one mad.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

roused to anger

From this reading But it is very true that love drives one mad.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The young forester started on the same day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But it is very true that love drives one mad.

above and across; more than

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

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

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The young forester started on the same day.

only a very short time before

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

an aromatic ointment used in antiquity

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The young forester started on the same day.

not in physical motion

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading And the herdsmaid did not realise that she was demanding a new tablet.

plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But it is very true that love drives one mad.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

precisely as stated

From this reading But it is very true that love drives one mad.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

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

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

in or at the place that

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

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

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

which person or people

From this reading "My life, an _Edelweiss_ thou shalt have!" exclaimed the lad, but he forgot that the high cliff was called the Devil’s Mountain, because it was impossible to climb, and that at its foot stood tablets, telling of root-diggers and chamois-hunters who had fallen there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

A person whose work is chopping down trees and gathering firewood.

From this reading He climbs the lower cliff, over which the woodcutter is still obliged to walk with his axe; he ascends crags where the root-digger digs his spikenard; he swings himself over ravines and rocks where the chamois-hunter scarcely dares to venture.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young forester started on the same day.