1903
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From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
1908
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From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
divisible by two
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
at any time
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
man-carrying
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From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
not any; not one
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
and nothing more
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
express in words
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
small-sized
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From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
Smithsonian
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From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Because of their strong belief that the Smithsonian was showing a prejudiced attitude, they made no reply to the Walcott letter.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
Walcott
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From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But since there were no radical differences between the 1903 and 1908 machines, not even a small-sized model of the first machine ever to be flown was being asked for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They thought it was significant that the letter did not say that the Wrights’ own opinion would decide which machine was more suitable, but only that their judgment “might” decide the question.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading The Walcott letter said, it may be noted, that if there were “any radical differences” between the first Wright machine and the one flown in 1908, then a “model” of the first machine might be appropriate.
WrightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “wright” — United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading The Wrights took the letter to mean that the Smithsonian did not want an exhibit that would emphasize the fact of their having flown a successful, man-carrying machine as early as 1903.
