24
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From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
31
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From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
37
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From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
72
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From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
73
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From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
98.6
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From this reading The correct temperature should be 98.6 degrees. be "Halley" as in the French version.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter two are not equivalent temperatures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The correct temperature should be 98.6 degrees. be "Halley" as in the French version.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The correct temperature should be 98.6 degrees. be "Halley" as in the French version.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
CelsiusnounUS /ˈselsiəs/
Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
CentigradeadjectiveUS /ˈsentəɡreɪd/
of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
make right or correct
From this reading The correct temperature should be 98.6 degrees. be "Halley" as in the French version.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading The latter two are not equivalent temperatures.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
FahrenheitnounUS /ˈferənhaɪt/
German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer and developed the scale of temperature that bears his name (1686-1736)
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
HalleynounUS /ˈhæli/
English astronomer who used Newton's laws of motion to predict the period of a comet (1656-1742)
From this reading The correct temperature should be 98.6 degrees. be "Halley" as in the French version.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter two are not equivalent temperatures.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The correct temperature should be 98.6 degrees. be "Halley" as in the French version.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
temperaturesnounUS /ˈtemprətʃərz/
plural of “temperature” — the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The latter two are not equivalent temperatures.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Later in this chapter it is stated that the outside temperature can never exist lower than -72 degrees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The latter two are not equivalent temperatures.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading uncertain.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
in the company of; together with
From this reading The -31 degrees of this translation does not agree with the French in which it is -73 degrees (-31 degrees Centigrade).
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the author intended -31 degrees Centigrade, this would convert to -24 degrees Fahrenheit. a incorrect conversion of the more accurate 37 degrees Celsius in the French version.
