Chapter IX

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From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

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From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

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

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

anew

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

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

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

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

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

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From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

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From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

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

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

possessive form of “burnett” — United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

industrial city at the center of a rich agricultural region

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

traveling across

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

gradually intrusive without right or permission

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

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From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

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From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

a man of refinement

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

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

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

the abode of a hermit

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

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

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

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

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

immediately past

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

situated at or extending to the side

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

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 Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

attach to a support

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

on one occasion

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

go across or through

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

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From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

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From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

a relatively flat highland

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

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

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

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

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

Dutch navigator who was the first European to discover Tasmania and New Zealand (1603-1659)

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

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

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

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

From this reading On this occasion we reached the Hermitage in two days from Christchurch, riding from Fairlie Creek, and crossing the Tasman River opposite Burnett’s Mount Cook sheep station.

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

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FOURTH ATTEMPT TO CLIMB AORANGI _We reach the Great Plateau at last—Defeat again—The Crossing of the Ball Pass_ ‘Perge et perage.’

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

From this reading Here we were joined by Annan, who had already conveyed the bulk of our impedimenta to the Ball Glacier camp.

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

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.

which person or people

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Once again, on January 4, 1890, in company with Mr. Arthur Harper, a gentleman who had then done two seasons’ climbing in Switzerland, I left Christchurch to try conclusions afresh with the monarch of the Southern Alps.

a late time of life

From this reading On arrival at this point I at once remarked that the ice of the Ball Glacier had risen above its customary level, and seemed to be encroaching in a lateral direction—a circumstance which undoubtedly points to a cycle of advance in the great body of the ice, to be registered at the terminal face in years to come.