Chapter IV

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

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

the state of being absent

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

any high mountain

From this reading AN ALP.

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

From this reading AN ALP.

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

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

being joined in close association

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

a state in southern Germany famous for its beer; site of an automobile factory

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

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From this reading TO Berchtesgaden they went.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

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

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

one or the other of two

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

plural of “forester” — English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

set up or found

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

British physicist (born in Austria) who with Lise Meitner recognized that Otto Hahn had produced a new kind of nuclear reaction which they named nuclear fission

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

of the present time and place

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

go away from a place

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

a female domestic

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

having hills and crags

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

the local environment

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

a human being

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

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From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

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

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TO Berchtesgaden they went.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading TO Berchtesgaden they went.

in an unceremonious manner

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

precisely as stated

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading TO Berchtesgaden they went.

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

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

at the time that

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

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

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

which person or people

From this reading They were unceremoniously joined in their expedition by a number of hunters, foresters, and some officers who were on leave of absence.

in a willing manner

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We shall not follow Hamilton, either when he inspected the salt-works, or visited the beautiful lakes in its immediate neighbourhood; nor would we accompany him to the alp, which he afterwards ascended, were it not to give our readers a slight idea of those excursions so common in the mountainous parts of Bavaria, and of the little importance attached to a chamois hunt.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading A. Z. went with them very willingly, as she heard that an acquaintance of hers was spending a few weeks on the alp for her health, enjoying what is called “_Sommer frisch_”; and, in fact, on reaching the _châlet_, which was situated in the midst of the mountains, they found a very nice-looking, sunburnt person, sitting with her maid before the door.