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From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
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From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
divisible by two
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
highest in quality
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
horticulturenounUS /ˈhɔːrtɪkʌltʃər/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
and nothing more
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
the force of workers available
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
muddledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdəld/
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
on one occasion
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
over-stimulated
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From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
which person or people
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They have become convinced of the benefits of fresh air and consequent health, and have a calmer, more serene outlook on life as a whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a movement filled with the greatest promise of any among the host now claiming attention, and bids fair to soothe the tired nerves and over-stimulated minds of a frantically industrial age.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading A HOUSE AND LOT--ESPECIALLY THE LOT The past decade has witnessed a movement, just now taking aggressive shape, which is unique--the interest in outdoors, nature study, farming, summer homes, sport, and what is termed the simple life.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It has become "quite proper" now to live in the "country," even though the country is represented by a lot 40 × 100, for one may have a garden which produces wonders even on such a lot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Busy men and women, particularly the men, who once thought their affairs would become hopelessly muddled if they were not at the desk each and every day, now indulge in sport, farming or gardening, and horticulture.
