used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
AUTHOR'SnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
AuthorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
BarbarismnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
a brutal barbarous savage act
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
BiographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
approval
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
DecencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
DedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
true confidential information
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
every person
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
FlyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
the quality of being humane
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
as might be expected
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
not any; not one
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
non-technical
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From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one name naturally and obviously comes first and foremost--that of Orville Wright himself.
Orville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
and nothing more
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nor does the book cover the scientific researches and numerous inventions by Orville Wright since the death of his brother.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading No attempt has been made to go into minute technical details.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
unintentionallyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
without intention; in an unintentional manner
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
which person or people
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading _A Biography Authorized by Orville Wright_ The Brave Flyers of the United Nations Fighting All over the World for Humanity and Decency Against the Forces of Barbarism, This Book Is Dedicated AUTHOR’S PREFACE The aim in this book has been to satisfy the curiosity of the average, non-technical reader regarding the work of the Wright Brothers, and to do so as simply as possible.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To give credit to everyone who has been gracious with help in the preparation of what I have written would require so long a list, with risk of names being unintentionally omitted, that I shall not attempt it.
