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From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
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From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
ADVERSEadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading ADVERSE PROSPERITY.
advocatesnounUS /ˈædvəkəts/
plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
in the past
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
competingverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
far-seeing
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From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
for more time
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
for each
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
PROSPERITYnounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading ADVERSE PROSPERITY.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
move upward
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
express in words
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
unionismnounUS /ˈjuːnjənɪzəm/
the system or principles and theory of labor unions
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
at the time that
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
in or at the place that
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The raising of wages within reasonable bounds is desirable; but, in a Free Trade country, it is apt to be attended with serious consequences in raising the cost of the manufactured article, when competing against the manufacture of foreign countries, where wages are lower and hours of work longer.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I have a few words to say about high wages and prosperity, before I quit the subject.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although the rise of wages is, in fact, to some extent, the work of protection, I am not proud of it; for trades unionism is protection of an extreme character, generally narrow in its aims, not sufficiently far-seeing, and consequently sometimes mischievous in its results.
a late time of life
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is said by Free Trade advocates, that although the cost of provisions has not sensibly increased, yet _wages are 50 per cent. higher, and hours of labour 20 per cent. less_, than they were forty years ago.
