used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
anew
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
(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 Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
a quantity of money
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
anomaliesnounUS /əˈnɑːməliz/
plural of “anomaly” — deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
any person at all
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
lacking funds
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
cavilnoun
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
clods
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From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
inequalitiesnounUS /ˌɪnəˈkwɑːlɪtiz/
plural of “inequality” — lack of equality
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
the act of departing
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
manured
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From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
by chance
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
by chance
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
bring forth or yield
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Here are men of intellect and energy employing every possible means to develop the latent powers of the soil, and producing extraordinary results in grain and meat.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
not in physical motion
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Are not these few pictures sufficient to show beyond a cavil that the agriculture of this country exhibits the strangest inequalities?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
which person or people
From this reading Anyone who chooses can verify the facts stated, and may perhaps discover more curious anomalies still.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Suppose anyone had a garden, and carefully manured, and dug over and over again, and raked, and broke up all the larger clods, and well watered one particular section of it, leaving all the rest to follow the dictates of wild nature, could he possibly expect the same amount of produce from those portions which, practically speaking, took care of themselves?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The spirit of science is undoubtedly abroad in the homes of the English farmers, and immense are the strides that have been taken; but still greater is the work that remains to be done.
