adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe you," replied the engineer.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "I believe you," replied the engineer.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
guyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe you," replied the engineer.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I believe you," replied the engineer.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
steel-trussed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I believe you," replied the engineer.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But a careful inspection showed the great strength it had, for it was braced and guyed in a new way, and was as rigid as a steel-trussed bridge.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "What are you going to call her?" asked Mr. Jackson, about two weeks after they had started work on the craft, and when it had begun to assume shape and form.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe you," replied the engineer.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The motor you and your father have made is a wonder for lightness and power."
