Chapter V

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

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

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

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

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

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

in the past

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

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

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

react verbally

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

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

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

a youthful male person

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

of or belonging to or occurring every day

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

someone who travels by air

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

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

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "You or one of your friends might invent the ideal aeroplane.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

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

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

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

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading "You or one of your friends might invent the ideal aeroplane.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

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

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading "You or one of your friends might invent the ideal aeroplane.

plural of “inventor” — someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

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

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "You or one of your friends might invent the ideal aeroplane.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

not any; not one

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "You or one of your friends might invent the ideal aeroplane.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

above and across; more than

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

express in words

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

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

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

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

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

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

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

in the direction of

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

being of use or service

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

precisely as stated

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "No one can tell what the future will bring forth," he continued.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading There is one way of telling how the wind blows, though, and that is by watching the new developments of aeroplanes very carefully.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

a late time of life

From this reading AEROPLANES TO-DAY OUR BOY FRIEND AND THE SCIENTIST LOOK OVER MODERN AEROPLANES AND FIND GREAT IMPROVEMENTS OVER THOSE OF A FEW YEARS AGO--A MODEL AEROPLANE.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You or one of your friends might invent the ideal aeroplane.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Every effort of the aeroplane inventors these days is bent toward making the power flier useful--a faithful servant to man in his day-to-day life--and to this end greater carrying capacity is one of the chief objects," said the scientist one day in answer to a question from his young friend as to what the future of aviation would be.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You or one of your friends might invent the ideal aeroplane.