Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

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.

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.

the quality of being near to the true value

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.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

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.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

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.

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.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

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.

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.

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.

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.

relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer

From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.

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.

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.

fearless and daring

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.

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.

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.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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.

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.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

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.

plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

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.

overturn accidentally

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.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

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.

having something undesirable neutralized

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.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

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.

the act of discovering 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.

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.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

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.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

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.

plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

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.

the quality of being exact

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.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

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.

informal intensifiers

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.

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.

set up or found

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.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

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.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

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.

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.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

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.

usually; as a rule

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.

of or relating to the science of geography

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.

the act of departing

From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.

a farewell remark

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.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

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.

death of a person

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.

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.

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.

game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes

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.

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.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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.

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.

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.

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.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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.

nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish

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.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

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.

a point or extent in space

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.

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

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.

the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich

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.

engage in

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.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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.

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.

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

From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

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.

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

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.

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.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

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.

make too high an estimate of

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.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

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.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

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.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

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.

without much difficulty

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 color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

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.

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

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.

having or caused by an irregular surface

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.

Identical; not different.

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.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading A series of barometrical observations was kept going whether we were on the move or not.

able to see

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.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

an instance or single occasion for some event

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.

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.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

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.

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

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.

assign too low a value 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.

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

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.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

a Caucasian

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.

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.

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.