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Midway :: Midway (n.) The middle of the way or distance; a middle way or course.

Outtravel :: Outtravel (v. t.) To exceed in speed o/ distance traveled.

Far :: Far (adv.) To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other..

Long-sighted :: Long-sighted (a.) Able to see objects distinctly at a distance, but not close at hand; hypermetropic..

Albatross :: Albatross (n.) A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere..

League :: League (n.) A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each..

Latitude :: Latitude (n.) Extent from side to side, or distance sidewise from a given point or line; breadth; width..

Pan :: Pan (n.) The distance comprised between the angle of the epaule and the flanked angle.

Astronomy :: Astronomy (n.) The science which treats of the celestial bodies, of their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses, constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various phenomena..

Furthest :: Furthest (adv.) At the greatest distance; farthest.

Dress :: Dress (v. t.) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align; as, to dress the ranks..

Cippus :: Cippus (n.) A small, low pillar, square or round, commonly having an inscription, used by the ancients for various purposes, as for indicating the distances of places, for a landmark, for sepulchral inscriptions, etc..

Narrow :: Narrow (superl.) Of little breadth; not wide or broad; having little distance from side to side; as, a narrow board; a narrow street; a narrow hem..

Swift :: Swift (v. i.) Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.

Unnear :: Unnear (prep.) Not near; not close to; at a distance from.

Latitude :: Latitude (n.) Distance north or south of the equator, measured on a meridian..

Quipu :: Quipu (n.) A contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc. Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords, representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical purposes, and to register important facts and events..

Bar :: Bar (n.) To restrict or confine, as if by a bar; to hinder; to obstruct; to prevent; to prohibit; as, to bar the entrance of evil; distance bars our intercourse; the statute bars my right; the right is barred by time; a release bars the plaintiff's recovery; -- sometimes with up..

Ordinate :: Ordinate (n.) The distance of any point in a curve or a straight line, measured on a line called the axis of ordinates or on a line parallel to it, from another line called the axis of abscissas, on which the corresponding abscissa of the point is measured..

Elongation :: Elongation (n.) The angular distance of a planet from the sun; as, the elongation of Venus or Mercury..

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