Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

in the past

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

(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 May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

relating to or characteristic of alps

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

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

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

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From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

the act of closing something

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

psychological suffering

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

only a very short time before

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

not prudent or wise

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

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

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

the force of workers available

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

the activity of climbing a mountain

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading "Mountaineering is extremely dangerous in the case of incapable, of imprudent, of thoughtless men.

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

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

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

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

From this reading But I venture to state that of all the accidents in our sad obituary, there is hardly one which need have happened; there is hardly one which could not have been easily prevented by proper caution and proper care.

which person or people

From this reading May all who go amongst the mountains lay it to heart!

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

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE WHOLE DUTY OF THE CLIMBER--ALPINE DISTRESS SIGNALS I cannot bring this book to a more fitting end than by quoting the closing words of a famous article in _The Alpine Journal_ by Mr C. E. Mathews entitled "The Alpine Obituary."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.

a late time of life

From this reading It was written twenty years ago, but every season it becomes if possible more true.