AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
AEROPLANES
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From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
beginnernounUS /bɪˈɡɪnər/
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Everybody knows, or should know, what the great Ben.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
CLOSELYadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Everybody knows, or should know, what the great Ben.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
HOW
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From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
KITESnounUS /kaɪts/
plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Everybody knows, or should know, what the great Ben.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Everybody knows, or should know, what the great Ben.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This was the old bow kite, the kind that every beginner learns to make, and which needs no detailed description here.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everybody knows, or should know, what the great Ben.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
PRACTICALadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
RELATEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Everybody knows, or should know, what the great Ben.
SPORTnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
THEIRdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Everybody knows, or should know, what the great Ben.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
WHEREconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Franklin did by means of a kite, though the kite through which he learned the nature of lightning was of a model that is not often seen at this time.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading KITES: WHERE FOUND; HOW MADE; THEIR PRACTICAL USES; CLOSELY RELATED TO AEROPLANES--A GREAT SPORT Spring winds favor kite flying.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
world-wideadjective
involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This is another world-wide sport, and it was popular with old and young in China--the land of the kite--at the time when the Egyptians were cutting stones for the pyramids.
