used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
ditch-digger
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From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
ditch-diggers
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From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
ditch-digging
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From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
glass-blower
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From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
glass-blowers
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From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
glass-blowing
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From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There is less pressure, less sordidness, less savagery.
held up in the air
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
and nothing more
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
out-of-work
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From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading There is less pressure, less sordidness, less savagery.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading There is less pressure, less sordidness, less savagery.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
sordidnessnoun
sordid dirtiness
From this reading There is less pressure, less sordidness, less savagery.
strikernounUS /ˈstraɪkər/
a forward on a soccer team
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
carry out
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lower the employment in the industrial scale, the harder the conditions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is less pressure, less sordidness, less savagery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are fewer glass-blowers proportionate to the needs of the glass-blowing industry than there are ditch-diggers proportionate to the needs of the ditch-digging industry.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The finer, the more delicate, the more skilled the trade, the higher is it lifted above the struggle.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And not only this, for it requires a glass-blower to take the place of a striking glass-blower, while any kind of a striker or out-of-work can take the place of a ditch-digger.
