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Chapter IX
THE KRAAL. The next day operations were continued. The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved. Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant. The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The next day operations were continued.”
not friendly or close
From this reading “Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day operations were continued.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.”
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From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
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From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
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From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
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From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
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From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
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From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
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From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
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From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The next day operations were continued.
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From this reading The next day operations were continued.
not friendly or close
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
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From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
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From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
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From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
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From this reading THE KRAAL.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
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From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day operations were continued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day operations were continued.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KRAAL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two more stations were chosen to the right and left of the meridian; one formed by a distinct mound, six miles away; the other, marked out by a post about seven miles distant.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The triangulation went on uninterruptedly for a month, and by the 15th of May the observers had advanced northwards 1°, having formed seven triangles.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next day operations were continued.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The angle made by the baobab with the extremities of the base was measured, and the first triangle solved.
