1904
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From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
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From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
(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 All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
at any time
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
a message received and understood
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
kitesnounUS /kaɪts/
plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
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 All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
not any; not one
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
participate in games or sport
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
in the near future
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
a lightweight cord
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
tinkeredverbUS /ˈtɪŋkərd/
past form of “tinker” — do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
Voisin
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From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading All this was by no means mere play, however, for many scientists watched the kite as it soared about and a great deal of valuable information about the behavior of kites of this shape was learned.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR In the summer of 1904 the boys of Paris were greatly interested in watching a curious, giant kite in flight over the River Seine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The string of this kite was drawn by a fast motor boat, which darted along, while the kite rose high in the air.
which person or people
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its inventor tinkered with it, and changed its wings about until it finally flew like no other kite ever seen in France.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The man with the kite, who soon became famous in the world of aviation, was named Voisin.
