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Jimmie Higgins
Jimmie Higgins

Chapter VII

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JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.
Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.
Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.
While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.
The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Jimmie Higgins

Chapter VII

Reading 1/46 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.
Line 2
Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.
Line 3
Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.
Line 4
While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.
Line 5
The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

About preposition US /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.”

Because conjunction US /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading “Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.”

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.”

Behind preposition US /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading “JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.”

Come noun US /come/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.”

Good noun US /good/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.”

Himself pronoun US /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.”

Last noun US /last/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.”

Long noun US /long/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.”

Name noun US /name/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.”

Over preposition US /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading “JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.”

Stood noun US /stood/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.”

Time noun US /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.”

Told noun US /told/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.”

Wages plural noun US /ˈweɪdʒɪz/

money or a reward earned for work

From this reading “JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.”

Waiting noun US /ˈwaiting/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.”

Went noun US /went/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.”

While conjunction US /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading “While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

answering

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

Aronsky

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From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

bars

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

black-lists

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

boss

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

came

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

comenounUS /come/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

company

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From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

corner

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

CUPID

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

DALLIES

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

device

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

direction

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

doin

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From this reading The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”

double-barrelled

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

engine

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

face

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

gate

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

glance

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

go

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

goodnounUS /good/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

head

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”

heard

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

hell

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

HIGGINS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

high

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

Hubbardtown

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

jail

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

JIMMIE

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

Joe

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

knew

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

lastnounUS /last/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

leaders

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

line

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

longnounUS /long/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

machine-shop

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

man

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

men

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

namenounUS /name/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

Nothin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”

noticed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

old

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From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

out

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

pay

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

Pittsburg

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From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

place

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From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

presented

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From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

putting

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

questioned

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From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

questions

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

raising

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

room

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

said

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From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

saw

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

settled

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

shook

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From this reading The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”

sitting

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

stoodnounUS /stood/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

strike

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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

studying

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

timenounUS /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

toldnounUS /told/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

treatment

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From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

turn

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From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

wagesplural nounUS /ˈweɪdʒɪz/

money or a reward earned for work

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

waiting

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From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

wentnounUS /went/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While he was answering these questions, he noticed a man sitting in the corner of the room studying his face, and he saw the boss turn and glance in that direction.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS DALLIES WITH CUPID I The strike was over when Jimmie came out of jail; it had been settled by the double-barrelled device of raising the wages of the men and putting their leaders behind bars.

worked

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From this reading Jimmie knew about black-lists, so when his time came to be questioned, he said his name was Joe Aronsky, and he had last worked in a machine-shop in Pittsburg; he had come to Hubbardtown because he had heard of high pay and good treatment.

working

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From this reading Jimmie presented himself at his old place of working, and the boss told him to go to hell; so Jimmie went to Hubbardtown, and stood in the long line of men waiting at the gate of the engine company.