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From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
in addition
From this reading At the same point the upper current from the north also descends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same point the upper current from the north also descends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
make calm or still
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
cancernounUS /ˈkænsər/
any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
capricornnounUS /ˈkæprəkɔːrn/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
diagramnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
how
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From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
come together
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At the same point the upper current from the north also descends.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At the same point the upper current from the north also descends.
bring forth or yield
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
move upward
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same point the upper current from the north also descends.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
trade-winds
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From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The same explanation holds in regard to the southern limit of the south-east trades.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
in or at the place that
From this reading They cut through each other, and the point where these two cut each other is the northern limit of the north-east trade-winds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It has already been explained that about latitude 30 degrees, the upper current of wind from the south descends.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the accompanying diagram the arrows within the circle point out the direction of the north-east and the south-east "trades" between the tropics of cancer and capricorn, and also the counter currents to the north and south of these, while the arrows around the circle show how counter currents meet and rise, or descend, and produce the calm belts.
