Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben Slown was one of these farmers.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

cut into pieces

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

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From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

apart from; not including

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading He planted straight-rowed orchards, he fenced in square, flat fields.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading He planted straight-rowed orchards, he fenced in square, flat fields.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading He planted straight-rowed orchards, he fenced in square, flat fields.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

immediately past

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ben Slown was one of these farmers.

plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading He planted straight-rowed orchards, he fenced in square, flat fields.

-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

a coniferous tree

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading He planted straight-rowed orchards, he fenced in square, flat fields.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

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From this reading Ben Slown was one of these farmers.

make square

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He planted straight-rowed orchards, he fenced in square, flat fields.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ben Slown was one of these farmers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ben Slown was one of these farmers.

at the time that

From this reading When the forest had been cut, he built a square house and a square barn.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.

plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED FOX In the state of New Jersey there are still thousands of acres of low-lying woodlands, called pine barrens, where man has done little except chop down a few trees.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Slowly but surely, however, the farmers are each year pushing their clearings deeper into this section, gradually overcoming the last barriers which Nature sets up to protect her own.