used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
anew
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
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amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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BalloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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for the reason that
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
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having or capable of producing colors
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belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
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the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
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plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
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entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
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fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
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start firing a weapon
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
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furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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goresnounUS /ɡɔːrz/
plural of “gore” — Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948)
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HOME-MADE
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How
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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lamp-cotton
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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engage in
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materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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methylatedadjective
having received a methyl group
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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belonging to the speaker and others
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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parachutenounUS /ˈperəʃuːt/
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
pastenounUS /peɪst/
any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
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by chance
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purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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require as useful, just, or proper
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a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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only a very short time before
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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the vital principle or animating force within living things
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spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
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stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
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tallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE TOYS It may be that some of these toys would amuse only little boys, but we have included them because our directions will enable older boys to entertain their little sisters and brothers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then again there are conditions of the clouds and atmosphere when a white balloon ascending by daylight would be scarcely visible, and for parachute purposes a daylight ascent is desirable.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
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TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
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the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
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employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A balloon of white and red gores alternately is perhaps the best, as it may be used day or night; and as the balloon is constantly turning when it is in the air, the stripes add to the effect.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
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capable of being seen; or open to easy view
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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at the time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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a Caucasian
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
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woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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