Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

regarded with admiration

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

later than; following

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

(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 A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

side by side

From this reading We were now marching alongside the Lake Palti.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

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

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

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

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

any thing at all

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

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

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

lacking funds

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

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

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

at any time

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

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

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

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

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

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

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

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

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

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 LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

in a literal sense

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading We were now marching alongside the Lake Palti.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

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

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

not any; not one

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We were now marching alongside the Lake Palti.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

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

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

by chance

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

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

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

possessive form of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

very drunk

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

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

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

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

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

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

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

two times

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

precisely as stated

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

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

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Once or twice the clouds broke for an hour or so, and the sun and sky lit up the lake, and so showed it us in its true colour--that unique shade of turquoise, unlike anything in water scenery that the most travelled of us had ever seen before.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

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

From this reading We were now marching alongside the Lake Palti.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

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

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

which person or people

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I forget whether any scientific explanation of the peculiar colour was forthcoming among the learned, but the water of the lake being distinctly brackish may contain certain salts which, being diluted throughout the whole extent of the lake, produces some faint effect of colour on the water, and this, in combination with the sky's reflection, results in the turquoise shade which we so admired.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading A spell of bad weather like this, bad enough as it is for every one, man or beast, is perhaps worst of all for the mules who carry the tents, for a thoroughly soaked tent is literally twice its normal weight; and ours on this occasion, after the initial soaking, got no drier for several days in succession.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading LAKE PALTI: DRAWING BLANK: PETE-JONG We left Nagartse in very wretched weather, and for the next few days marched in rain and camped in rain.