adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day a general strike was declared.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The following day a general strike was declared.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
exponentsnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊnənts/
plural of “exponent” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day a general strike was declared.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The following day a general strike was declared.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
McGinnis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
Simmons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
STRIKEverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following day a general strike was declared.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grant Maitland was heartily disgusted with the course of events and more especially with the humiliating and disgraceful manner in which the negotiations had been conducted.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE STRIKE The negotiations between the men and their employers, in which the chief exponents of the principles of justice and fair play were Mr. McGinnis on the one hand and Brother Simmons on the other, broke down at the second meeting, which ended in a vigorous personal encounter between these gentlemen, without, however, serious injury to either.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All work ceased in the factories affected and building operations which had begun in a moderate way were arrested.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You were quite right, Jack,” he said to his son the morning after which the strike had been declared.
