4th
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From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
AIRPLANEnounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Besides these, seven heavier-than-air machines started, all making for Newfoundland also.
in addition
From this reading Besides these, seven heavier-than-air machines started, all making for Newfoundland also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides these, seven heavier-than-air machines started, all making for Newfoundland also.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading Four of these were flying-boats, two were seaplanes, and the other was a double-propellered biplane.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
travel across or pass over
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
dirigibles
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From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
double-propellered
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From this reading Four of these were flying-boats, two were seaplanes, and the other was a double-propellered biplane.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
flyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
flying-boats
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From this reading Four of these were flying-boats, two were seaplanes, and the other was a double-propellered biplane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
heavier-than-airadjective
relating to an aircraft heavier than the air it displaces
From this reading Besides these, seven heavier-than-air machines started, all making for Newfoundland also.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Besides these, seven heavier-than-air machines started, all making for Newfoundland also.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
Mineola
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From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
much-talked-of
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From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
the middle of the day
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
on one occasion
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
others
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From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
seaplanes
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From this reading Four of these were flying-boats, two were seaplanes, and the other was a double-propellered biplane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Besides these, seven heavier-than-air machines started, all making for Newfoundland also.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
St
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From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Besides these, seven heavier-than-air machines started, all making for Newfoundland also.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A great crowd had been attracted, owing to the extensive accounts of the affair in the big newspapers for the past several months, and a thrilling hush fell over the assemblage as, at high noon, one after another of the famous flyers took off in various types of aircraft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four of these were flying-boats, two were seaplanes, and the other was a double-propellered biplane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were four big dirigibles, two of which started to cross the Atlantic at once, while the others took a northerly course with the intention of making the final hop from St. John's, Newfoundland, in accordance with several previous attempts of other aircraft.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading PLANNING A BIG AIRPLANE As planned, the much-talked-of Air Derby around the world took place from Mineola Field, New York, on the 4th of July.
