The expression meant that the person who cannot hold a candle to you is not fit even to be your servant.

VOA: special.2011.05.29

Google says it is still observing censorship laws, but it will hold talks with the government in the coming weeks.

VOA: special.2010.01.15

It is a way for people to establish their identities in often unfriendly areas as they struggle to hold their communities together.

VOA: special.2009.02.22

The mold is made of small squares of wire that hold the shape and thickness of the paper.

VOA: special.2009.07.06

If that is the case, it may be possible that the moon could hold enough water for future explorations or even colonies.

VOA: special.2009.12.30

Another common expression, to hold water, is about the strength or weakness of an idea,opinion or argument.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

That is what you use to hit nails into the pieces of wood to hold them together.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

His recent release "Hold You" is bringing Gyptian a whole new level of attention and praise.

VOA: special.2010.08.11

A common design is a tall box with several shelves inside to hold the food.

VOA: special.2009.11.30

The goal in wrestling is to hold your opponent's shoulders down against the floor.

VOA: special.2010.02.21

In the center of the room is a whaleboat which could hold six men.

VOA: special.2011.06.29

If it does not hold water, then it is weak and cannot be proved.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

But what it really does is weaken the body's ability to hold heat.

VOA: special.2009.12.23

Vermiculite is a material that can hold air, water and nutrients.

VOA: special.2011.04.26