Extended objects may be separated by dimensionless points; but dimensionless points cannot be separated, but by some real distance, or something really extended.

I was so hot from being in the sun too long.

Zichang county lies between Yan'an and the Great Wall; it is open range country with plenty of land but few people.

I think the 584 Bankers may be put down 36,540 tons, navigated by 4,627 men and boys