I think the answer is low wages, long hours, and working conditions.
I could be wrong and I’m sorry about that !!
'Exert' means to apply force on influence over something else, this can be in a negative or positive way. In this quotation, it means that language, if used correctly, has the ability to express a 'hidden power'. It's also worth mentioning that the simile is relevant as the moon has an influence on the level of tides on Earth.
Sherlock Holmes
He is alway on top of EVERYTHING! It is more like he is a social outcast, but still pretty boring.
<span> Wilson was mad (as in crazy). </span>
