1911
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From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
climbableadjective
capable of being ascended
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
climbersnounUS /ˈklaɪmərz/
plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
D'HÉRENS
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From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
DENTnounUS /dent/
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
digestedverbUS /ˈdaɪdʒestɪd/
past form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
fattestadjectiveUS /ˈfætəst/
superlative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
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 The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
for more time
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
not any; not one
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
on one occasion
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
Stockje
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From this reading In August, 1911, I enjoyed a happy day of perfect laziness on the Stockje.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
to-day
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From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We all know what faces and ridges of mountains have not been explored, but the successful climbing of these must be preceded by careful and patient investigation.
in or at the place that
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
which person or people
From this reading To his surprise, I replied that our thanks were due to the pioneers, for though some had no doubt digested much of the grain, the fattest and best grains remained for the man of to-day who knew where to look.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The good grain that is left can no longer be picked up without trouble.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading THE DENT D’HÉRENS One of the younger generation of mountain climbers once complained bitterly to me that there were no new climbs to be done in the Alps, the pioneers having, in his opinion, with extraordinary thoroughness and selfish disregard for their posterity, climbed every virgin pinnacle and explored all climbable ridges and faces.
