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From this reading We may briefly classify them as follows:-- 1.
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accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
AVALANCHESnounUS /ˈævəlæntʃɪz/
plural of “avalanche” — a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading We may briefly classify them as follows:-- 1.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
classifyverbUS /ˈklæsəfaɪ/
arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading We may briefly classify them as follows:-- 1.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Dust avalanches, composed of very light, powdery snow.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
remove the dust from
From this reading Dust avalanches, composed of very light, powdery snow.
débris
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From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We may briefly classify them as follows:-- 1.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
glaciersnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃərz/
plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading Ice avalanches, only met with on or near glaciers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Dust avalanches, composed of very light, powdery snow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Ice avalanches, only met with on or near glaciers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ice avalanches, only met with on or near glaciers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ice avalanches, only met with on or near glaciers.
and nothing more
From this reading Ice avalanches, only met with on or near glaciers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
by chance
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
powderyadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdəri/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading Dust avalanches, composed of very light, powdery snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
carry out
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dust avalanches, composed of very light, powdery snow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may briefly classify them as follows:-- 1.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading AVALANCHES Many of the most terrible accidents in the Alps have been due to avalanches, and perhaps, as avalanches take place from different causes and have various characteristics, according to whether they are of ice, snow, or _débris_, some account of them may not be out of place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ice avalanches, only met with on or near glaciers.
