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From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
acceleratedadjectiveUS /ækˈseləreɪtɪd/
speeded up, as of an academic course
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
exposesnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪz/
plural of “expose” — the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
set up or found
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
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 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
and nothing more
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
express in words
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
a special situation
From this reading It is a rare thing to see a farmer—even in hay time—in a hurry.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
three-fourthsnoun
three of four equal parts
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
precisely as stated
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
waggonnoun
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If the returns could be obtained we dare say it would be found that three-fourths of the people who are late for railway trains are farmers.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
at the time that
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
which person or people
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
belonging to which person
From this reading In these accelerated days, when even the very street waggon horses trot, they are the only beings whose pace has not been improved.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading 231m _Original Size_ ONE of the most distinguishing features between commerce and agriculture undoubtedly is the marked indifference shown to the value of time by the small followers of the latter, compared to the respectful treatment it receives at the hands of the members of the commercial world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To look at their relative movements one would think that the farmer was the man who carried on his business under cover, instead of being the one who exposes all his capital to the weather.
