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From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
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From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
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From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
in addition
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
at any time
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
FigsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
moving swiftly
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
HOME-MADE
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From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
How
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From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
KITESnounUS /kaɪts/
plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
engage in
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
MalaynounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
MalaysnounUS /məˈleɪz/
plural of “malay” — a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
used to form the superlative
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading =How to Make a Malay.= Figure 17 shows a Malay kite in flight, Fig. 18 a detail of the completed kite, Fig. 19 the completed framework, and Figs.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
taillessadjective
not having a tail
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
tandemnounUS /ˈtændəm/
an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME-MADE KITES The Malay tailless kite is probably the most practical kind ever invented.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the purpose of lifting, the pulling strength can be doubled by flying two Malays in tandem.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It is also a strong pulling kite, and can be used for sending aloft lanterns and flags.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading It will fly in a wind that the tail variety could not withstand, and it will fly in a breeze too light to carry up most other forms of kites.
