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Usages of altus
In foro iudex in alto loco sedet, et iudicium incipit.
In the forum the judge sits in a high place, and the trial begins.
Puer in alto ponte stat et flumen spectat.
The boy stands on the high bridge and looks at the river.
Puer canem prope murum videt, et puella tectum altum spectat.
The boy sees a dog near the wall, and the girl looks at the high roof.
Vobis per has scalas lente eundum est, quia gradus alti sunt.
You must go slowly on these stairs, because the steps are high.
Mons altus prope vallem stat.
A high mountain stands near the valley.
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