used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The motor is the most interesting, as it is the most important, detail of the aëroplane.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
aëroplane
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From this reading The motor is the most interesting, as it is the most important, detail of the aëroplane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
a youthful male person
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
conquestsnounUS /ˈkɑːnkwests/
plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The motor is the most interesting, as it is the most important, detail of the aëroplane.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
glidernounUS /ˈɡlaɪdər/
aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
of great significance or value
From this reading The motor is the most interesting, as it is the most important, detail of the aëroplane.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The motor is the most interesting, as it is the most important, detail of the aëroplane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The motor is the most interesting, as it is the most important, detail of the aëroplane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The motor is the most interesting, as it is the most important, detail of the aëroplane.
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
on one occasion
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
by chance
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
well-constructed
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From this reading BUILDING THE MOTOR A well-constructed glider alone makes a fascinating toy, but once the motor has been installed it seems almost alive.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will imitate the flights of the famous aviators, contending with the same problems, perhaps meeting similar accidents.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although it is possible to buy the propellers for the motor, it is advisable that every boy should work out this problem for himself.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your little craft will now be ready for new conquests.
