1919
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From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
aëronautics
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From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
aëroplane
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From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
billionsnounUS /ˈbɪljənz/
plural of “billion” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
placed crosswise
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
command with authority
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
dirigiblenoun
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
dividendsnounUS /ˈdɪvədendz/
plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
divisible by two
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
moving swiftly
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
loansnounUS /loʊnz/
plural of “loan” — the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
long-distanceadjectiveUS /ˌlɔːŋˈdiːstəns/
of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
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 THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
on one occasion
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
over-sanguine
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From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
the local environment
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
Ross-Smith
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From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(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 Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
not in physical motion
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
terminalsnounUS /ˈtɜːrmənəlz/
plural of “terminal” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
two times
From this reading The Atlantic has been crossed four times, twice by a dirigible, once by an aëroplane and once by a flying boat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
Vickers-Vimy
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From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meantime, commercial aviation is still a long way from the stage at which bankers regard its undertakings as good security for loans.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Captain Ross-Smith has shown, by his magnificent journey from England to Australia in a Vickers-Vimy aëroplane, that long-distance flights over the most out-of-the-way lands and ocean tracts can be made even under the present unsatisfactory conditions, before terminals, landing grounds and wireless stations are provided for air pilots and navigators.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Air routes have been opened up in most parts of the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE AIR AGE Although facts disappointed many over-sanguine expectations that the billions of dollars invested in aëronautics during the war would pay direct dividends already in 1919, the year brought us a long step nearer the age of universal flight.
