used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
aeronauticadjectiveUS /ˌeroʊˈnɑːtək/
of or pertaining to aeronautics
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
AERONAUTICSnounUS /ˌerəˈnɔːtɪks/
the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
ballooningnounUS /bəˈluːnɪŋ/
flying in a balloon
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
carefully weighed
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
without deviation
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
gardenersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
a man of refinement
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
GoodallnounUS /ˈɡʊdɔːl/
English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
Hawksworth
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From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
hoopnounUS /huːp/
a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
inflateverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪt/
exaggerate or make bigger
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
last-named
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From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
the force of workers available
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
net-lines
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From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
carry out
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
TriggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
precisely as stated
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The last-named gentleman, as well as the directors, declared that they had never seen more interesting miniature balloons than those which were to precede the great ascent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
at the time that
From this reading The lower net-lines had been fixed to the hoop and the car, and then, when the balloon stood proudly erect, it presented a most magnificent specimen of the aeronautic art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
which person or people
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It happened that on this occasion, which was considered a special and select affair, several of the directors and their friends were present, besides men of scientific knowledge, among whom was Mr Arthur Deck, of Cambridge, who has made so many aerial trips from a pure love and desire to encourage the advancement of ballooning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AERONAUTICS After Harry Goodall had finished his conversation with Hawksworth, he became very busy with the help of the gas men and the gardeners.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Directly Trigger returned, and the filling had been completed, Mr Goodall began to inflate some small balloons, which were designed to provide an object lesson of some interest, besides showing what course the large balloon would take when set free.
