in actual fact
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLASTS AND COUNTERBLASTS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
BLASTSnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading BLASTS AND COUNTERBLASTS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
COUNTERBLASTS
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From this reading BLASTS AND COUNTERBLASTS.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
Elmhorst
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From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
engineer-in-chief
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From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
the act of giving
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
not any; not one
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
Nordheim
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From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
refrain from harming
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
superintending
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From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under his leadership their capacity for work seemed doubled, and he actually attained his end.
unweariedadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The construction of the railway was pushed forward with feverish haste.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Elmhorst spurred on his workmen to incredible exertions; he was present everywhere, superintending and directing, giving to his staff of engineers an example of unwearied devotion to duty that inspired their emulation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, it was no easy task to have the work completed at the promised time; but Nordheim was right in declaring that the engineer-in-chief would spare neither himself nor his subordinates.
