Chapter VII

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There is always a particular moment when big changes claim attention.

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

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading There is always a particular moment when big changes claim attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is always a particular moment when big changes claim attention.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading There is always a particular moment when big changes claim attention.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading There is always a particular moment when big changes claim attention.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

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

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

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

From this reading It was on the Polish side of the Hohe Tatra.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on the Polish side of the Hohe Tatra.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

a particular point in time

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

not divisible by two

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading It was on the Polish side of the Hohe Tatra.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

express in words

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was on the Polish side of the Hohe Tatra.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading It was on the Polish side of the Hohe Tatra.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is always a particular moment when big changes claim attention.

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

From this reading They have been coming slowly; but at a given moment they announce themselves.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

at the time that

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

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

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading Why, at this special moment, pausing for breath and admiring the immense wintry scene about him, he should have realised that he reached a similar position in his life, is hard to say.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The particular moment when this happened, suitable, too, in a chance, odd way, was upon a mountain ridge in winter, a level platform of icy snow to which he had climbed with some hotel acquaintances on a ski-ing expedition.