used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
aeroplane's
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From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
AIR-SCREW
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From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
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 The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
componentnounUS /kəmˈpoʊnənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
DriftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
moving swiftly
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
overleafadverb
on or to the other side of a page
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
the local environment
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
PROPELLERnounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
get by special effort
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
move hurridly
From this reading The Thrust is opposed to the Drift of the aeroplane, and must be equal and opposite to it at flying speed.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The propeller screws through the air, and its blades, being set at an angle inclined to the direction of motion, secure a reaction, as in the case of the aeroplane's lifting surface.
push forcefully
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading THE PROPELLER, OR "AIR-SCREW" The sole object of the propeller is to translate the power of the engine into thrust.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading This reaction may be conveniently divided into two component parts or values, namely, Thrust and Drift (see illustration overleaf).
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If it falls off in power, then the flying speed must decrease to a velocity, at which the aeroplane drift equals the decreased thrust.
