used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAMP WITH FIELD-GLASSES.
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
a line of approach
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The craft was to be a larger one than the _Golden Eagle I_, which had a wing-spread of fifty-six feet.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
permission to do something
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
greatly pleased
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The craft was to be a larger one than the _Golden Eagle I_, which had a wing-spread of fifty-six feet.
FIELD-GLASSES
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From this reading A TRAMP WITH FIELD-GLASSES.
fifty-sixadjective
being six more than fifty
From this reading The craft was to be a larger one than the _Golden Eagle I_, which had a wing-spread of fifty-six feet.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The craft was to be a larger one than the _Golden Eagle I_, which had a wing-spread of fifty-six feet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
not any; not one
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
on one occasion
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The craft was to be a larger one than the _Golden Eagle I_, which had a wing-spread of fifty-six feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
cut with a saw
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
having a supporting base
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
not in physical motion
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The craft was to be a larger one than the _Golden Eagle I_, which had a wing-spread of fifty-six feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
TRAMPnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading A TRAMP WITH FIELD-GLASSES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
variadium
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
at the time that
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
in or at the place that
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys lost no time in explaining to their mother when they reached their home on Madison Avenue the nature of the enterprise in which they had enlisted their services.
a Caucasian
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
wing-spread
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The craft was to be a larger one than the _Golden Eagle I_, which had a wing-spread of fifty-six feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TRAMP WITH FIELD-GLASSES.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The place was equipped with every facility for the construction of air craft and so no time was lost in preliminaries and two days of hard work saw the variadium steel framework of the _Golden Eagle the Second_ practically complete.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading That she was unwilling at first for them to embark on what seemed such a dangerous commission goes without saying, but after a lot of persuasion she finally yielded and gave her consent and the delighted boys set out at once for White Plains where the large aerodrome in which they had constructed the _Golden Eagle I_ was still standing.
