Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading In the model aëroplane, the adjustment must be made before starting once and for all.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the model aëroplane, the adjustment must be made before starting once and for all.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the model aëroplane, the adjustment must be made before starting once and for all.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

relating to cells

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

-ing form of “flex” — contract

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the model aëroplane, the adjustment must be made before starting once and for all.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

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 BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

an airplane with a single wing

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In the model aëroplane, the adjustment must be made before starting once and for all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

on one occasion

From this reading In the model aëroplane, the adjustment must be made before starting once and for all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

above and across; more than

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

on the contrary

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading The enclosed end keeps the air from slipping off the edges of the plane, and makes for stability.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading In the model aëroplane, the adjustment must be made before starting once and for all.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The aviator, by flexing his planes, and adjusting his rudders fore and aft, may balance his craft to suit the air currents.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading BUILDING A BIPLANE Every one knows, of course, that the box-kite flies better than a plane surface, and many believe that the box or cellular type of aëroplane has a similar advantage over the monoplane.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There is all the difference in the world, or rather in the air, between an actual flight and the movement of a model aëroplane.