Chapter X

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From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

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From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

later than; following

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

a vehicle that can fly

From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

(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 All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

writing in capital letters

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

-ing form of “chart” — make a chart of

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

relating to or indicating directions in space

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

an abstract part of something

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

yet to be or coming

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

of the present time and place

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

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From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

a particular point in time

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

the possibility of future success

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nor does 1920 seem likely to produce such a development on a regular basis.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

crossing the Atlantic Ocean

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

medium for communication

From this reading Before a transatlantic airway is possible, much remains to be done--organization, capitalization, government support, the charting of air currents, the establishment of directional wireless stations, research after improvements in the available material.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All this requires the spending of money; and for the moment neither governments nor private interests are enamored of investments with a large element of speculation.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT Although three pioneer flights were made across the Atlantic during the summer of 1919, the year passed without bringing to light any immediate prospect of an air service between Europe and America.

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 But, sooner or later, a London-New York service of aircraft must be established.