Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

(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 AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

involving competition or competitiveness

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

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restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

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a specialized division of a large organization

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lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

set up or found

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

the quality of being individual

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a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

a room where books are kept

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

not any; not one

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Our party consisted of MacNair, Iola, Oqua, Captain Ganoe and myself.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

carry out

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

the act of using

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading EVERY preparation had been made for our proposed voyage into the interior and as the sun appeared from behind the eastern edge of the southern verge we were embarking on the airship.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He kindly explained the use of the electric keyboard which controlled the machinery, and I found it so simple that I felt no need of an instructor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I took my place at the helm with MacNair and told him that I wanted to take lessons in aerial navigation.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading AN AIR VOYAGE--CHANGE OF SCENERY--HOMES FOR MOTHERS--EVOLUTION FROM COMPETITIVE INDIVIDUALISM--THE MOUNTAINS--BATTELL JOINS US--ORBITELLO--A PERPETUAL WORLD'S FAIR--DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE--THE BUSINESS OF A CONTINENT--NORRENA--PUBLIC PRINTING--THE COUNCIL--ALL MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE--LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.