used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
AERONAUTICSnounUS /ˌerəˈnɔːtɪks/
the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
(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 AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
every-day
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From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
Psalmistnoun
a composer of sacred songs
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It would seem from the recent inventions in the science of aeronautics that this dream is to become in the near future a practical experience of our every-day lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AERONAUTICS To fly in the air has been the dream of all peoples in all ages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "Oh that I had wings like a dove!
in the company of; together with
From this reading A balloon is an apparatus with an envelope filled with gas, the specific gravity of which is less than that of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then would I fly away and be at rest!" sang the Psalmist.
