used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
(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 “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
FARMINGnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading SMALL FARMING.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What is the matter here, sir?” said my father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is the matter here, sir?” said my father.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
Malton
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From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What is the matter here, sir?” said my father.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
term of address for a man
From this reading “What is the matter here, sir?” said my father.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SMALL FARMING.
the season of growth
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
confined on all sides
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the matter here, sir?” said my father.
at the time that
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After enjoying the view of the manifold tokens of prosperity which surrounded us, we were struck by the appearance of a field which looked by far less flourishing than any we had seen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “See the results of the judicious application of capital,” said my father, one fine spring day, when I rode with him and Mr. Malton round the thriving property of the latter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What have you been doing to keep back this field while all the rest have been improving?”
