used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
BELGIANadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
for the most part
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
placed crosswise
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
intensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtensɪv/
characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
the act of departing
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
engage in
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
not any; not one
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
peasant-farmer
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From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
Schelde
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From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
soilsnounUS /sɔɪlz/
plural of “soil” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
swinenounUS /swaɪn/
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
tilledadjective
turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
twenty-acre
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From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading No fences to occupy space, no animals roaming at large, nothing but small strips of land tilled to the utmost, chiefly by hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The peasant-farmer soils his cows, his sheep, his swine, in a way that is economical of space and food, if not of labor, and manages to make a living and to pay rent for his twenty-acre strip of land.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is here that one sees what intensive farming is like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BELGIAN FARMER Leaving Holland with regret, we crossed the Schelde into Belgium, the cockpit of Europe.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Little machinery is used, and much of the work is done after primitive fashions; but the land is productive, and it is worked to the top of its bent.
