used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
bushelsnounUS /ˈbʊʃəlz/
plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
compostnounUS /ˈkɑːmpoʊst/
a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
cultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
coins made of gold
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
morassnounUS /mərˈæs/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading SCIENCE.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had a high appreciation of the superiority of learning in cultivating the earth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Under such manipulation the compost heap becomes a mountain of wealth, and morass a mine of gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
at the time that
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
in the company of; together with
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Beside the dazzling statements of the brilliant writers on agriculture, the humdrum notions of the plodding workers were little less than disgusting.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading What is the few bushels of potatoes which an acre yields under common management when compared with the hundreds of barrels which it should give by scientific appliances?
