used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
anew
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
at or in the front
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A line drawn from "A" to "B" would form an angle with another line passing through station "A" and the north pole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading This angle was called the bearing of the point or station.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A line drawn from "A" to "B" would form an angle with another line passing through station "A" and the north pole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
azimuthnoun
the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading This angle was called the bearing of the point or station.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This angle was called the bearing of the point or station.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
the act of departing
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A line drawn from "A" to "B" would form an angle with another line passing through station "A" and the north pole.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A line drawn from "A" to "B" would form an angle with another line passing through station "A" and the north pole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A line drawn from "A" to "B" would form an angle with another line passing through station "A" and the north pole.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
MEXICANnounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A line drawn from "A" to "B" would form an angle with another line passing through station "A" and the north pole.
PETE
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From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading A line drawn from "A" to "B" would form an angle with another line passing through station "A" and the north pole.
Port'snounUS /pɔːrts/
possessive form of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
sight-leaves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading This angle was called the bearing of the point or station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This angle was called the bearing of the point or station.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
in the direction of
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Starting at the Captain of the Port’s house they named their point of departure "A," and sighted upon a distant tree, calling it station "B."
precisely as stated
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEXICAN PETE AGAIN The method followed by the two marines was very simple.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having selected a landmark some distance ahead of them on the trail, Henry, with the sight-leaves of his compass raised, would look through them towards the point and read the azimuth or angular direction with respect to the north and south line, or meridian.
