used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading THE BASE OF THE TRIANGLE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
command with authority
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
measurementnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənt/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
not any; not one
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BASE OF THE TRIANGLE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BASE OF THE TRIANGLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
TRIANGLEnounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading THE BASE OF THE TRIANGLE.
trianglesnounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəlz/
plural of “triangle” — a three-sided polygon
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
triangulationnounUS /traɪˌæŋɡjuːˈleɪʃən/
a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
belonging to which person
From this reading Happily, there is an easier way of proceeding by dividing the region through which the meridian passes into a number of imaginary triangles, whose solution is comparatively easy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work undertaken by the Commission was a triangulation for the purpose of measuring an arc of meridian.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In no part of the world is there a region so vast and unbroken as to admit of so delicate an operation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now the direct measurement of one or more degrees by means of metal rods would be impracticable.
