Chapter VI

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

later than; following

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

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

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Sensational rescue at sea by the crew of a strange airship," Dick read.

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

confined by bonds

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

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From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

take exception to

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading "Sensational rescue at sea by the crew of a strange airship," Dick read.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

past form of “founder” — fail utterly; collapse

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

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

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

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

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

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

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

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

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

almost; nearly

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

a high-ranking university administrator

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Sensational rescue at sea by the crew of a strange airship," Dick read.

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From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

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

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

free from harm or evil

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "Sensational rescue at sea by the crew of a strange airship," Dick read.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading "Sensational rescue at sea by the crew of a strange airship," Dick read.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Sensational rescue at sea by the crew of a strange airship," Dick read.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

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

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

the act of testing something

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

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

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

during the time that

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the rescue of a naval party sent to help a foundered aviator was bound to be reported, so that on the very morning after Andrew and his friends reached their hangar, the journals were filled with this new mystery, while columns, indeed, were devoted to this new airship.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Nor did the trial flights of this wonderful vessel escape public notice, though, it is true, her hull was practically invisible.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Carl Reitberg, Sportsman It may be imagined that the manufacture of an airship such as Dick Hamshaw had been introduced to, the child of Joe Gresson's clever brain, was not the work of a day.

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

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.

German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)

From this reading Four months had slipped by since that eventful day on which the young inventor and his uncle, Andrew Provost, had witnessed the flight of the Zeppelin outside Hamburg, and had accepted Carl Reitberg's somewhat arrogant challenge.