Chapter IV

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

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

anew

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

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

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without a doubt

From this reading Assuredly, for the mere movement, ski-glissading is first-rate fun.

in or to or toward a former location

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an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

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

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

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showing who or what does the action

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make calm or still

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Caution, therefore, was essential.

a state at a particular time

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

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permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading Caution, therefore, was essential.

divisible by two

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

apart from; not including

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plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

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to a considerable degree; very much

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resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

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of the highest quality

From this reading Assuredly, for the mere movement, ski-glissading is first-rate fun.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

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about to be mentioned or specified

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Assuredly, for the mere movement, ski-glissading is first-rate fun.

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

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

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

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not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

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

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becoming greater or larger

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

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

From this reading Assuredly, for the mere movement, ski-glissading is first-rate fun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

for more time

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Assuredly, for the mere movement, ski-glissading is first-rate fun.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Assuredly, for the mere movement, ski-glissading is first-rate fun.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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reduced to nothingness

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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on one occasion

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

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past form of “pass” — go across or through

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an instance of visual perception

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narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow

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From this reading Assuredly, for the mere movement, ski-glissading is first-rate fun.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

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

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for that reason; as a result

From this reading Caution, therefore, was essential.

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

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a line or route along which something travels or moves

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-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

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

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

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

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against difficulties

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

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

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the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The calm continuing, we indulged in longer excursions, trudging always uphill, and sliding down again with increasing confidence and ease.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading With the surface snow in such feathery condition, a track would be obliterated in two minutes, even by a light wind.