used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
airshipsnounUS /ˈerʃɪps/
plural of “airship” — a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
borrowsverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊz/
third-person singular of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
eaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
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 Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
MONOPLANESnounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪnz/
plural of “monoplane” — an airplane with a single wing
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
multiplane
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From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
outspreadadjective
fully extended in width
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
reproducesverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
move upward
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Several of the successful models ride the air very steadily and have proven themselves capable of making long and difficult air journeys.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The monoplane being a much lighter machine and less complicated is therefore cheaper to build than any multiplane model.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
precisely as stated
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading SUCCESSFUL MONOPLANES While the biplane borrows the general principles of flight from the birds, the monoplane carries us a step further and almost exactly reproduces their form and movement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Some aviators believe that the monoplane type, highly developed, to be sure, will some day be adopted for great commercial airships.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seen high aloft, with wings outspread, the monoplanes look like great eagles as, gracefully, but very noisily, they rise and fall in long, sweeping curves.
