agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
agreementsnounUS /əˈɡriːmənts/
plural of “agreement” — the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
bargainingnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnɪŋ/
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
elaborationnounUS /ɪˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
the force of workers available
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
MillionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
absolutely essential
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
on the contrary
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
do one's shopping
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
unionismnounUS /ˈjuːnjənɪzəm/
the system or principles and theory of labor unions
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Union shop agreements deny to these laboring men the right to decide for themselves what union they will join, or indeed, whether they will join at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What could be more fundamental than the freedom to associate with other men, or not to associate, as each man’s conscience and reason dictates?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading _Freedom of Association._ Here the argument is so plain that I wonder why elaboration is necessary.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Millions of laboring men are required to join the union that is the recognized bargaining agent at the place they work.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet compulsory unionism is the rule rather than the exception today in the ranks of organized labor.
