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Chapter XXVI
THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country. Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand. "Now," said the prophets. Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none. It began in the shoe-shop.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It began in the shoe-shop.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.”
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.”
except if; if not
From this reading “Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It began in the shoe-shop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
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From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
not one, and not any
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
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From this reading "Now," said the prophets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
above and across; more than
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
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From this reading "Now," said the prophets.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading "Now," said the prophets.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading It began in the shoe-shop.
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From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
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From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
except if; if not
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
at the time that
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
