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5
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From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
accuracy
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
accurate
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From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
always
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
barometrical
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From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
Bold
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Camp
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Canyon
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
Canyons
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
Capsize
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
check
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
corrected
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
determine
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Discovery
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Entrance
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
error
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
estimates
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
exactness
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From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
FirstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
fix
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
Flaming
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
Frank
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
frequent
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
Gate
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
generally
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From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
geographical
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
going
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From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
Good-bye
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
Gorge
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
Grave
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Horseshoe
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
individual
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From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
kept
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From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
kind
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From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
Kingfisher
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætəˌtuːd/
distance north or south of the equator
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
location
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
Lodore
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
longitude
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
man
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Man's
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
move
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From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
Navigator
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
Nell
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
now
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
observations
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
overestimate
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Prof
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
Rapid
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
readilynounUS /readily/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
Red
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
river
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
Rough
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
series
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From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
sighted
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
stretches
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
topographers
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
underestimate
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From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
variation
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From this reading It has been found that estimates of this kind are quite accurate and that the variation from exactness is generally the same in[5] the same individual.
various
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From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.
White
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From this reading The First Rapid--Horseshoe and Kingfisher Canyons--A Rough Entrance into Red Canyon--Capsize of the _Nell_--The Grave of a Bold Navigator--Discovery of a White Man's Camp--Good-bye to Frank--At the Gate of Lodore.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Hence one man may underestimate and another may overestimate, but each will always make the same error, and this error can be readily corrected by frequent observations to determine latitude and longitude.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prof. now took observations for time and latitude in order to fix with accuracy the geographical location of the camp in Flaming Gorge, and to check the estimates of the topographers as they sighted the various stretches of the river.
