1,700
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From this reading Air compressors were installed with air lines and feeders 1,700 feet from the base.
550
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From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
700
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From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Air compressors were installed with air lines and feeders 1,700 feet from the base.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
move towards
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
blockingnounUS /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
Borglum
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From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
compressorsnounUS /kəmˈpresərz/
plural of “compressor” — a mechanical device that compresses gasses
From this reading Air compressors were installed with air lines and feeders 1,700 feet from the base.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
drill-sharpening
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From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
feedersnounUS /ˈfiːdərz/
plural of “feeder” — an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
From this reading Air compressors were installed with air lines and feeders 1,700 feet from the base.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
hoistsnounUS /hɔɪsts/
plural of “hoist” — lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Air compressors were installed with air lines and feeders 1,700 feet from the base.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Air compressors were installed with air lines and feeders 1,700 feet from the base.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
engage in
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
absolutely essential
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Borglum decided to scaffold the entire area necessary for blocking and carving the central group, nearly an acre of perpendicular granite wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An entirely new approach to the project was built from below, 700 feet of steps up to a solid platform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The platform was hung on the mountainside 550 feet above the base, and on it were the blacksmith shops, drill-sharpening apparatus, hoists, power plants, supply rooms and machine shops.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Air compressors were installed with air lines and feeders 1,700 feet from the base.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This arrangement would have a higher initial cost but would make it easier and quicker to work the rock.
