used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
appreciatingverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
aëroplane
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From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading BROUGHT TO EARTH.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
Cameron
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From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
greatly pleased
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading BROUGHT TO EARTH.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
divisible by two
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
gravitationnounUS /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/
(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 The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
machine'snounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
possessive form of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
manipulatingverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
McGlory
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From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Matt was "at the helm" and capable of appreciating the machine's performance as his friends could not do.
PingverbUS /pɪŋ/
hit with a pinging noise
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
PreservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Preserving an equilibrium, and riding on a more or less even keel, is the hardest point to be met in navigating an aëroplane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROUGHT TO EARTH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The centre of wind pressure and the centre of gravitation is constantly changing, and each change must be instantly met by manipulating the wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If McGlory, Cameron, and Ping were delighted with the start of the new aëroplane, Motor Matt was doubly so.
