used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
at or in the front
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
air-shipverb
transport (cargo) by air
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
aluminumnounUS /əˈluːmənəm/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
bullet-proof
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From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
deflections
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From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
inflectionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈflekʃənz/
plural of “inflection” — a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
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 Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
ramverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
move hurridly
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Forward on deck stood a huge electric motor for operating the drive wheels, and before it a powerful searchlight was fastened.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
the act of using
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The peculiar object was two enormous aluminum planes on a framework of steel, held aloft by strong metal posts.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the forward part was a smaller plane, the deflections and inflections of which changed the angle of movement of the machine.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The after deck was covered by a bullet-proof wire cage, and the pilot occupied a small conning tower under the forward deck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two enormous propellers drove the air-ship ahead by whirling at a tremendous speed, and the car was oblong forward, with a long ram, wheels at each side for running over the ground, and a flat stern, at which hung a rudder for use in water.
