used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
(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 Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
attainments
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From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
promote over another
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
HUMORnounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
LEGENDARYadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
a human being
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
not often
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
self-reliancenoun
personal independence
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
in the near future
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading People of average attainments in business, or socially, seldom appreciate how much contact with domestic animals has to do with the development of practical common sense and self-reliance among those who have been fortunate enough to spend their early days in an agricultural environment.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
carry out
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Children brought up in such associations soon recognize all these distinctive traits and thereby acquire a much more broad understanding of the general manifestations of nature than is possible to the children brought up to look upon such animals with contempt, if not with dread.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading On every farm of any importance, the daily routine must to a certain degree take into account the varying individual traits and capacities of the farm animals.
viz
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From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
which person or people
From this reading To the average person there are horses, cattle, dogs and cats; but those, especially farm people, who are in intimate daily contact with these animals, realize that every horse, cow, dog and cat has a separate individuality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PART IN LEGENDARY HUMOR One of the strongest potential arguments in favor of the so-called “back to the farm” movement, is seldom appreciated by city dwellers, _viz._, the opportunity thus afforded for companionship with the domestic animals.
