adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading The apparatus of the meeting was kept in the shop of a friendly carpenter near-by.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The apparatus of the meeting was kept in the shop of a friendly carpenter near-by.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
detachableadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃəbəl/
designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The apparatus of the meeting was kept in the shop of a friendly carpenter near-by.
GOESnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
HIGGINS
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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
JAILnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
JIMMIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The apparatus of the meeting was kept in the shop of a friendly carpenter near-by.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
MainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The apparatus of the meeting was kept in the shop of a friendly carpenter near-by.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
near-by
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The apparatus of the meeting was kept in the shop of a friendly carpenter near-by.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading The apparatus of the meeting was kept in the shop of a friendly carpenter near-by.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
soap-box
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From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS GOES TO JAIL I Every evening now the party held its “soap-box” meetings on a corner just off Main Street.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He was not one of the speakers, of course--he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labours made the speaking possible, and who reaped the harvest for the movement.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The carpenter had made a “soap-box” that was a wonder--a platform mounted upon four slender legs, detachable, so that one man could carry the whole business and set it up.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jimmie, having volunteered as one of the assistants, would bolt his supper in the evening and hurry off to the spot.
