used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
highly skilled
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
aluminumnounUS /əˈluːmənəm/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
balancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/
getting two things to correspond
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
bird-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
increase twofold
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading FEATHERING THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
FEATHERINGnounUS /ˈfeðərɪŋ/
turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
From this reading FEATHERING THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading FEATHERING THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
lateraladjectiveUS /ˈlætərəl/
situated at or extending to the side
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
obtainableadjectiveUS /əbˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being obtained
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
pulleysnounUS /ˈpʊliz/
plural of “pulley” — a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
a strong line
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
rudders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
transport commercially
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
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 The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FEATHERING THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
thinnestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪnɪst/
superlative of “thin” — of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The lateral steering was accomplished by means of double vertical rudders of the thinnest bronze obtainable, strengthened by a triangular frame of aluminum, and were controlled by a clever device of Frank’s from the same wheel that adjusted the horizontal planes.
at the time that
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The long bird-like balancing tail was then put in place and the tiller lines—of bronze rope—threaded through guiding pulleys to its planes which were designed to raise or lower the course of the ship when in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lower planes were covered and threaded on to the frames with the same care as the covering of the upper set had been accomplished.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Bright and early the next day the work of completing the erection of the _Golden Eagle_ went on.
