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The Wright Brothers

Chapter X

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Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.
James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250
Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.
J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251
Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223
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The Wright Brothers

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of The Wright Brothers is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.
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James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250
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Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.
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J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251
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Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

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Aeronautical adjective US /ˌeroʊˈnɑːtəkəl/

of or pertaining to aeronautics

From this reading “Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.”

Aeronautics noun US /ˌerəˈnɔːtɪks/

the theory and practice of navigation through air or space

Alger noun US /ˈældʒər/

United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)

From this reading “Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.”

Aviation noun US /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

From this reading “J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251”

Balfour noun US /ˈbælfɔːr/

English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)

From this reading “Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.”

Barnum noun US /ˈbɑːrnəm/

United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)

From this reading “Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.”

Belmont noun US /ˈbelmɑːnt/

a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes

From this reading “J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251”

incidence noun US /ˈɪnsədəns/

the relative frequency of occurrence of something

From this reading “James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250”

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10

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

106

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

108

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

109

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

110

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

136

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

139

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

142

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

146

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

147

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

153

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

166

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

167

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

168

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

170

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

172

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

173

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

174

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

178

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

179

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

182

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

187

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

188

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

191

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

195

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

196

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

197

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

201

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

203

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

204

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

206

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

207

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

208

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

210

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

211

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

212

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

217

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

219

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

222

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

223

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

233

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

234

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

236

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

237

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

238

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

241

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

243

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

246

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

247

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

248

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

250

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

251

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

252

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

253

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

254

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

258

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

259

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

261

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

268

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

270

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

271

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

273

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

281

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

284

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

285

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

288

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

289

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

291

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

293

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

295

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

3

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

307

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

308

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

41

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

47

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

53

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

54

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

67

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

68

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

71

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

73

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

76

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

80

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

82

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

89

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

92

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

95

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

AdvancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

AeronauticaladjectiveUS /ˌeroʊˈnɑːtəkəl/

of or pertaining to aeronautics

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

AeronauticsnounUS /ˌerəˈnɔːtɪks/

the theory and practice of navigation through air or space

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

Alfonso

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

Algeciras

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

AlgernounUS /ˈældʒər/

United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899)

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

AllennounUS /ˈælən/

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

Anzseiger

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

AP

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

Archdeaconnoun

(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Assn

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

AutonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

Auvours

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

AviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

Aérophile

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Baden-Powell

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/

English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

BarnumnounUS /ˈbɑːrnəm/

United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Barriquand

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Barthou

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

BatesverbUS /beɪts/

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Beacham

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

Beachey

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

BeardnounUS /bɪrd/

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

BecknounUS /bek/

a beckoning gesture

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

BellnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

BelmontnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/

a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

Benham

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

BergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

Bergdoll

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

BerrynounUS /ˈberi/

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

Bertrand

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

Capt

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Catharine

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

Colnoun

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

Dr

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/

a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Ernest

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

Genl

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From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

Gordon

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

Grover

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

HartnounUS /hɑːrt/

United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

incidencenounUS /ˈɪnsədəns/

the relative frequency of occurrence of something

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

Lokal

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Lt

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From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

Mabel

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From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

Maj

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Marre

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From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

Mittag

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From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

OnounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

ParknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

racenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

SciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

SpainnounUS /speɪn/

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading James, 208, 211, 212, 259 American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, 109–10 _American Magazine of Aeronautics_, 210 angle of incidence, 67–68, 82 AP, 106, 108, 109, 110 Archdeacon, Ernest, 167–68, 170, 237 Arnold (Lt. Genl.), Henry H., 284 _Auto_, 174, 179, 182 Auvours flying field, 234, 241, 243, 247, 248, 250

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Baden-Powell, Maj. B. F. S., 246, 247 balance--_see_ equilibrium Baldwin, Capt. Thomas S., 288–89, 293, 295 Balfour, Arthur, 253 Barnum & Bailey, 203 Barriquand & Marre, 206 Barthou, Louis, 248 Bates, Maj. Genl.

ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

TournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading J. C., 153 Beacham, Thomas, 95 Beachey, Lincoln, 308 Beard, David, 146 Beard family, 136, 142, 178 Beard, Luther, 139–41 Beck, Mabel, 273 Bell, Dr. Alexander Graham, 3, 289, 307 Belmont, August, 270 Belmont Park Aviation Tournament, 281 Benham, Catharine--_see_ Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Bennett, James Gordon, 191–92, 219, 222, 251

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

YnounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, 147, 173, 243, 246, 247, 258 _Aérophile_, 166, 168, 170, 174, 179 air pressure, 53–54, 67, 71, 73–76, 80, 291 Alexander, Patrick Y., 147, 173, 191, 217 Alfonso of Spain, 252 Algeciras conference, 188 Alger, Russell A. and Frederick M., 268, 270, 271 Allen, Genl.

ZnounUS /ziː/

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading Bennett balloon race, 207 Berg, Hart O., 195, 196, 197, 201, 204, 233, 234, 236, 238, 246–47 Berg, Mrs. Hart O., 246–47, 248 Bergdoll, Grover C., 285 Berlin _B. Z. Mittag_, 217; _Lokal Anzseiger_, 254, 261 Berry, Walter V. R., 187 Bertrand, Col. Charles A., 172, 223

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