used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
airplanesnounUS /ˈerpleɪnz/
plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
in addition
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
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financial assistance in time of need
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
cleaving
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From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
darkrooms
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From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
command with authority
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
endangeredadjectiveUS /enˈdeɪndʒərd/
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
moving swiftly
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
ten 10s
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pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
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of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
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 The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
information about recent and important events
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
news-gathering
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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
photographersnounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Some of these planes ordinarily carry as many as four men—a pilot, a mechanic, a camera man, and a reporter.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading For although the primary end of the newspaper is to collect and distribute news, it also carries on a host of activities for the direct benefit of mankind.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
ReporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
moving very fast
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
in or at that place or location
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
typewritersnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtərz/
plural of “typewriter” — hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
at the time that
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
which person or people
From this reading By the time this tale is between covers, there will doubtless be many additional planes cleaving the skies in the swift search for news, in the carrying of relief to marooned and endangered human beings, in the hunt for those who are lost, in the transportation of news photographs, and not infrequently in the carrying of important papers and documents.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some of these news planes are elaborately equipped for their work, with desks and typewriters for reporters, darkrooms and developing equipment for photographers, and special equipment for the taking of aerial photographs.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The Flying Reporter Made in United States of America It will probably come as a surprise to many readers to know that when this story was written, more than one hundred American newspapers owned and operated airplanes as a regular part of their news-gathering equipment.
