1871
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From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
amalgamatedadjectiveUS /əˈmælɡəmeɪtɪd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
boycottingverbUS /ˈbɔɪkɑːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “boycott” — refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
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 THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
ironworkers
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From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
Keighley
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From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
the act of departing
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
TicketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
TICKET-OF-LEAVEnoun
a permit formerly given to convicts allowing them to leave prison under specific restrictions
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
unbearablyadverbUS /ənˈberəbli/
to an unbearable degree
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The reply took the form of a “Ticket,” sent under cover, of course, and practically decided the fate of the workman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
under normal conditions
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
workpeople
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From this reading The “Iron Lords” of Keighley amalgamated and practised a system of boycotting upon their workpeople.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Containing as this ticket usually did particulars as to the class to which the workman in question belonged; as to the wages he was worth, &c., the scale of ironworkers’ wages in the town got to an unbearably low ebb.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a workman left one firm and took up with another, the latter would enquire of the man’s late employers what were the reasons of his leaving, &c.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE GREAT TICKET-OF-LEAVE STRIKE This great dispute in the iron trade of Keighley, about the year 1871, was known as the “ticket-of-leave” strike.
