The
condition of being high; elevated position.
The distance to which anything rises above
its foot, above that on which in stands, above the earth, or above
the level of the sea; altitude; the measure upward from a surface, as
the floor or the ground, of an animal, especially of a man;
stature.
Degree of latitude either north or
south.
That which is elevated; an eminence; a
hill or mountain; as, Alpine heights.
Elevation in excellence of any kind, as in
power, learning, arts; also, an advanced degree of social rank;
preëminence or distinction in society; prominence.
Progress toward eminence; grade;
degree.
Utmost degree in extent; extreme limit of
energy or condition; as, the height of a fever, of passion, of
madness, of folly; the height of a tempest.