adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
FARMERnounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE HUNTING FARMER.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
FencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
FewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
foxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
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From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
HUNTINGnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE HUNTING FARMER.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
inimicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
not friendly
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
ruinousadjectiveUS /ˈruːənəs/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNTING FARMER.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Few hunting men calculate how much they owe to the hunting farmer, or recognize the fact that hunting farmers contribute more than any other class of sportsmen towards the maintenance of the sport.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If they were inimical to hunting, and men so closely concerned must be friends or enemies, there would be no foxes left alive; and no fox, if alive, could be kept above ground.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fences would be impracticable, and damages would be ruinous; and any attempt to maintain the institution of hunting would be a long warfare in which the opposing farmer would certainly be the ultimate conqueror.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is hardly too much to say that hunting would be impossible if farmers did not hunt.
