1852
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
1872
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
1883
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
1884
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
aerostats
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
ANNOUNCEDadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In a calm atmosphere they did very well.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading In a calm atmosphere they did very well.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In large, covered halls their success was perfect.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In a calm atmosphere they did very well.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
Dupuy
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
elongatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtəd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
Giffard
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
guidable
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From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In large, covered halls their success was perfect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
KrebsnounUS /krebz/
English biochemist (born in Germany) who discovered the Krebs cycle (1900-1981)
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In large, covered halls their success was perfect.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
Lomenoun
capital and largest city of Togo; located in the south on the Gulf of Guinea
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural 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 The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
maneuveringverbUS /məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In large, covered halls their success was perfect.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
propulsionnounUS /prəˈpʌlʃən/
a propelling force
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
Renard
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In large, covered halls their success was perfect.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
Tissandier
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From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
VISITORnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading A VISITOR IS ANNOUNCED The many experiments made during this last quarter of the nineteenth century have given considerable impetus to the question of guidable balloons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In large, covered halls their success was perfect.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In a calm atmosphere they did very well.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But if these machines, moving in a medium heavier than themselves, maneuvering under the propulsion of a screw, working at an angle to the direction of the wind, and even against the wind, to return to their point of departure, had been really “guidable.” they had only succeeded under very favorable conditions.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The cars furnished with propellers attached in 1852 to the aerostats of the elongated form introduced by Henry Giffard, the machines of Dupuy de Lome in 1872, of the Tissandier brothers in 1883, and of Captain Krebs and Renard in 1884, yielded many important results.
