Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

for the reason that

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

a conservative advocate of capitalism

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

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

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

past form of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

-ing form of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

characterized by great determination

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

being one more than seven

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

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

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

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

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

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

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

engage in

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

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

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

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

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

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

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

do one's shopping

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

a political advocate of socialism

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a Socialist local in Ironton, still active and determined in spite of the fact that its office had been raided by the police, and most of the party's papers and magazines barred from the mails.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

a source of difficulty

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was not that he had any need of the extra two dollars, of course, but merely because his first principle in life was to make trouble for the profit-system.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

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

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

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

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

which person or people

From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Jimmie wandered into the city of Ironton, and got himself a job in a big automobile shop at eight dollars a day, and set to work agitating for ten dollars.

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From this reading The capitalist papers of this middle-Western metropolis were furiously denouncing working-men who struck “against their country” in war-time; Jimmie, on the other hand, denounced those who used “country” as camouflage for “boss” and made the war a pretext to deprive labour of its most precious right.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading JIMMIE HIGGINS TURNS BOLSHEVIK I Winter was coming, and the farm-workers moved to the cities; but this year they did not go as down-and-out-o'-works--they went, each man a little kink.