1898
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From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading But his case was not unique in that day and age of pluck and luck.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
BANSEMER
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From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
CablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
Cable'snounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
possessive form of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading But his case was not unique in that day and age of pluck and luck.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
CRASHverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But his case was not unique in that day and age of pluck and luck.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
engineer'snounUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrz/
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
grimenounUS /ɡraɪm/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But his case was not unique in that day and age of pluck and luck.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
migrationsnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃənz/
plural of “migration” — the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But his case was not unique in that day and age of pluck and luck.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading But his case was not unique in that day and age of pluck and luck.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
sky-scrapers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
tilenounUS /taɪl/
a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
TwentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading But his case was not unique in that day and age of pluck and luck.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Now, in 1898, David Cable's hands were white and strong; the grime was gone; the engineer's cap had given way to the silk tile of the magnate; and the shovel was a memory.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Then, the grime of the engine was on Cable's hands and deep beneath his skin; the roar of iron and steel and the rush of wind was ever in his ears; the quest of danger in his eye; but there was love, pride and a new ambition in his heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many another man had gone from the bottom to the top with the speed and security of the elevator car in the lofty "sky-scrapers."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE BANSEMER CRASH Twenty long years had passed since David and Frances Cable took their hasty departure--virtually fleeing from New York City, their migrations finally ending in that thriving Western city--Denver.
