1.30
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
11
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reply came at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11.
1911
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
move towards
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The reply came at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
drawing-boards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
FINCHnounUS /fɪntʃ/
any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
Forster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
heraldingverbUS /ˈherəldɪŋ/
-ing form of “herald” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
laboratoriesnounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːriz/
plural of “laboratory” — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
Linthal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
long-planned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
take the midday meal
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The reply came at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11.
march in a procession
From this reading The reply came at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11.
MAXWELLnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
MeteorologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiɔːrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
Morgenthaler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
Obexer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
PolytechnicnounUS /ˌpɑːlɪˈteknɪk/
a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The reply came at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
skisnounUS /skiːz/
plural of “ski” — narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
the season of growth
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
in the direction of
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
create by training and teaching
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
TÖDI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
WebernounUS /ˈwebər/
a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells
From this reading After rapid preparations and a hurried lunch, a party of five, consisting of Obexer, Morgenthaler, Weber, Forster, and myself, boarded the 1.30 p.m. train for Linthal.
week-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At length, towards the end of the winter term of 1911, a week-end arrived, sunny and bright, heralding the approach of spring.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
WINTER'SnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A WINTER’S NIGHT ON THE TÖDI BY MAXWELL B. I. FINCH Bad weather and unfavourable conditions had too often caused the postponement of several winter climbs, among them a long-planned ascent of the Tödi on skis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
Zürich's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the fourth eager inquiry the Meteorological Office gave a not too dismal reply, with the result that the laboratories and drawing-boards of Zürich’s Polytechnic suddenly seemed very unattractive.
