used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
highly skilled
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
a quantity of money
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
crossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/
plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
the act of discovering something
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
increase twofold
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
enclose with a fence
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
a man of refinement
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
girdingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
how
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From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
husbandmen
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From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
not in action or at work
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
engage in
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
the force of workers available
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
and nothing more
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
others
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From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
a human being
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
pleasure-grounds
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From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
ploughnounUS /plaʊ/
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
by chance
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
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 If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
which person or people
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If a person have a fortune already, he may lay out pleasure-grounds, fence in parks, make experiments in crops, try crosses in breeds of cattle, and set out trees for shade and scenery, and thus gratify his taste, and possibly make some discovery for others to benefit by; but in his own case he will lose money; probably he expects it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If success only crowns individual, personal exertion in all other matters, how is it that in this alone, in the primitive occupation of mankind, men expect it, without putting their own hand to the plough, and girding themselves for the labor?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It is a common remark among husbandmen that he who works with his 'hands' gets double the amount of work out of them compared with him who only gives his orders and waits until they are accomplished.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It is worse than idle for any man to expect to better his condition in a pecuniary point of view, by turning gentleman farmer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would any one think of a gentleman warrior or gentleman poet? that is, of a man who should hire all his fighting done or all his verses made.
