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.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
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.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
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
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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.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
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.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
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.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
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.
CUPIDnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
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.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
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-barrelledadjective
having two barrels mounted side by side
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.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
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.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
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.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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.
hellnounUS /hel/
any place of pain and turmoil
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.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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
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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.
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.
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 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.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
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.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
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.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
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.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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
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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.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
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.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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'.”
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
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.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
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.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
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.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
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.
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
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.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
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.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
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.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The man shook his head, and the boss said: “Nothin' doin'.”
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
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.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
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.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
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.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
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 /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
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.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
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.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
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.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
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.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
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.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
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.
