used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
anew
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
how long something has existed
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
CRAFTSnounUS /kræfts/
plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
craftsmennounUS /ˈkræftsmen/
plural of “craftsman” — a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
divisible by two
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
a social unit living together
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
hand-made
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From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
handworknoun
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/
plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
of great significance or value
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
an occurrence of something
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
materialisticadjectiveUS /məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/
marked by materialism
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
used to form the superlative
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
not any; not one
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
bring forth or yield
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
any competition
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
satisfiesverbUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪz/
third-person singular of “satisfy” — meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
SIGNIFICANCEnounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
not in physical motion
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
textilenounUS /ˈtekstaɪl/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading They may even be poorly made or bizarre, but "handwork" satisfies the untutored.
precisely as stated
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
at the time that
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Now it is quite possible for the machine to produce a bit of jewelry, textile, or woodwork--even carving--quite as pleasing as any made by hand alone, and it is being done every day.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading In every instance, these so-called gifted members were by no means the least important citizens; their names appeared again and again in the stream of tradition as wonder workers and idols of the people.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRAFTS IN THE LIFE OF A PEOPLE There was never a time in the history of the world when each race, each nation, each community unit, each family almost, did not possess its craftsmen and artists.
worshipsnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃəps/
plural of “worship” — the activity of worshipping
From this reading This is still true in the very midst of a materialistic age, when money and mechanics work hand in hand to produce the most in the least time for economic reasons, and when the individual worships "hand-made things."
