Chapter IV

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

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

any specific behavior

From this reading Commerce Street was beginning to teem with early-morning activity.

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

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Commerce Street was beginning to teem with early-morning activity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

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

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

a youthful male person

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading Commerce Street was beginning to teem with early-morning activity.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading Commerce Street was beginning to teem with early-morning activity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

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

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

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

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

moving with great haste

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

bumped or shaken jerkily

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

engage in

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

the force of workers available

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

a particular point in time

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

close at hand

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

plural of “nickel” — a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

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

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

above and across; more than

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

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

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading Commerce Street was beginning to teem with early-morning activity.

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

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

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

From this reading Commerce Street was beginning to teem with early-morning activity.

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

offering no resistance

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A SURPRISE AND A DISAPPOINTMENT A thin, black-eyed boy halted on the street corner opposite Martin Brothers’ Department Store and looked eagerly up and down the street.

precisely as stated

From this reading Hurrying pedestrians impatiently dodged one another, each intent on reaching his goal at the very earliest possible moment.

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

From this reading It was fifteen minutes past seven by the clock on a nearby public building.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

in or at the place that

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Commerce Street was beginning to teem with early-morning activity.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Noisy, crowded trolley cars rumbled by, each bearing its patient load of working men and women, forced by necessity to make their daily pilgrimage in over-crowded cars, where they paid their hard-earned nickels for the privilege of hanging to a strap, or being knocked about like unresisting nine-pins as the cars jolted and bumped over weary blocks of city streets.