Chapter XI

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

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

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

the act of departing

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

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

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

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

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

go away from a place

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

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

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

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

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

plural of “local” — public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

engage in

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

a group of people who work together

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

the place where people vote

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

plural of “scab” — someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Let's drive the scabs out of the city hall, out of the sheriff's office, out of the legislature!

(of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground

From this reading In hardened Democratic ears the brilliant insistence made little impression, although mining locals sprouted and flourished.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

not assigned

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

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

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

at the time that

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The government isn't going to leave you alone; why not make it your government?"

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

but in spite of that

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young mining inspector, as yet unassigned to his duty by the State, preached organization to the miners of Coalstock, Hazelton, Irondale, and Belle Mary mines; he never failed to wind up with a stirring appeal for unity on the political as well as the industrial field.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Strike at your jobs, when you must; strike at the polls every chance you get!