Chapter XVII

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

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

in the past

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

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From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

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

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

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

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

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From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

be adjacent or come together

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

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From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

Australian physiologist noted for his research on the conduction of impulses by nerve cells (1903-1997)

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

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From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In its general outline, the geography of the southern slopes of Mont Blanc is simple enough.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

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

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

being four more than forty

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

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From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In its general outline, the geography of the southern slopes of Mont Blanc is simple enough.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading In its general outline, the geography of the southern slopes of Mont Blanc is simple enough.

plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

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

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

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

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In its general outline, the geography of the southern slopes of Mont Blanc is simple enough.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

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From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

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From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

the activity of climbing a mountain

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

disregarded

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

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From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading In its general outline, the geography of the southern slopes of Mont Blanc is simple enough.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

the local environment

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

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From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

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From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

the property of being close together

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

in the order given

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In its general outline, the geography of the southern slopes of Mont Blanc is simple enough.

unusual or striking

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

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From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

not in physical motion

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

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

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

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

From this reading MONT BLANC FROM THE SOUTH It is a curious fact that, to this day, the southern slopes of Mont Blanc rank amongst the least frequented districts of the Alps.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The western and eastern boundaries are, respectively, the Brouillard and Peuteret ridges, which converge in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

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

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”

the words that are spoken

From this reading Of the Brouillard and Fresnay Glaciers, the serious explorers of which may almost be counted on one’s fingers, Eccles’s words still hold good.

a late time of life

From this reading Mr. James Eccles who, with Michel and Alphonse Payot, first climbed Mont Blanc from the south, over forty-four years ago, remarked in a paper read before the Alpine Club, “It is singular that, notwithstanding their close proximity to a good mountaineering centre, the glaciers of the south-western end of Mont Blanc have been, compared with other parts of the chain, so neglected by Alpine climbers.”