used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
for the reason that
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
brotherhoods
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From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
consolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
power to direct or determine
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
corporationsnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “corporation” — a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
etc
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From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
INDUSTRIALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading THE INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
PROBLEMnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
Thorwald
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From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
unionsnounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
plural of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Thorwald continued as follows: “The unpleasant relations existing between the employers and the employees created a host of troubles.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
precisely as stated
From this reading But as capital was consolidated and great corporations were formed for extensive operations in transportation and manufacturing, the relation between the two became very impersonal and difficult to control.
wage-earners
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From this reading In order to protect their interests the wage-earners organized into unions, brotherhoods, etc., almost every trade and calling having its own organization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was an unreasonable feeling, because the interests of the two classes were identical.
