angle of elevation

(mathematics)

the angle between the line from an observer or instrument to an object above the observer or instrument and a horizontal line.

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halfway

(adverb) to half the distance

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hill

(noun)  a natural elevation of the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain

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inclined

(verb)to lean; bend

 

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ladder

(noun)   a structure of wood, metal, or rope, commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of bars or rungs are set at suitable distances, forming a means of climbing up or down

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tempered

(verb) - to soften or tone down

used in a sentence:

You must temper your voice around her.