How Much Land Does a Man Need? — Vocabulary
Leo Tolstoy
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peasantpeasant → peasants:an historical term describing people of low income, education, and social standing Most people in the Middle Ages were peasants.more Show sample from book Busy as we are from childhood tilling Mother Earth, we peasants have no time to let any nonsense settle in our heads.†24 more peasant → peasants:used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: people of low income, education, and social standing -- especially those who raise crops or livestock Show general definition used historically or possibly in relation to a very poor country: a person of low income, education, and social standing -- especially one who raises crops or livestock
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interprettranslate Can she interpret Spanish to English for us?more Show sample from book The interpreter said, "This is our Chief himself."†6 more interpret → interpreter:someone who translates language Show general definition for interpret (as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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communalshared At first, she wasn't comfortable in the communal bathrooms at the dorm.more Show sample from book He appealed to them most civilly, but they still went on: now the Communal herdsmen would let the village cows stray into his meadows; then horses from the night pasture would get among his corn.†6 more related to a group rather than individuals Show general definition related to a group rather than individuals
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parcheddried out Nothing will grow in this parched soil.more Show sample from book Pahom went on running, his soaking shirt and trousers stuck to him, and his mouth was parched.† dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty Show general definition dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty
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dispersedisperse → dispersed:scattered (moved away from one another) The crowd dispersed.more Show sample from book They gave Pahom a feather-bed to sleep on, and the Bashkirs dispersed for the night, promising to assemble the next morning at daybreak and ride out before sunrise to the appointed spot. disperse → dispersed:scattered (left each other) Show general definition for disperse (as in: the crowd dispersed) to scatter or cause to spread
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recurhappen again The infection is less likely to recur if you finish all the recommended antibiotics.more Show sample from book The question of buying freehold land recurred to him again and again.† recur → recurred:happened again Show general definition to happen repeatedly or a second time
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tethertether → tethered:tied The horses were tethered to a post.more Show sample from book The colts were tethered behind the tents, and the mares were driven to them twice a day. tether → tethered:tied so as to limit the boundaries of movement Show general definition to tie so as to limit the boundaries of movement; or the rope or other material used to do the tying
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proverba well-known, short saying that is thought to communicate wisdom She is a hard worker, an early riser, and fond of quoting the proverb, "The early bird gets the worm."more Show sample from book You know the proverb, 'Loss and gain are brothers twain.'† Show general definition for proverb (as in: the well-known proverb) a short saying -- typically well-known and accepted by many as offering good advice Show editor's word notes The adjective, proverbial, may refer to a proverb or to anything that is well-known -- as in "It is a proverbial fish story exaggeration."
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trespasstrespass → trespassing:entering another's property without right or permission Since the door was wide open, she was charged with trespassing rather than breaking and entering.more Show sample from book So Pahom was well contented, and everything would have been right if the neighboring peasants would only not have trespassed on his cornfields and meadows. trespass → trespassed:entered another's property without right or permission Show general definition for trespass (as in: a "No Trespassing" sign) to enter another's property without right or permission
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rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book He got up, roused his man (who was sleeping in his cart), bade him harness; and went to call the Bashkirs.† rouse → roused:to awaken, make more active, or excite Show general definition to awaken, make more active, or excite
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disparagedisparage → disparaging:criticizing or making seem less important She has a reputation for disparaging the efforts of her co-workers.more Show sample from book The younger sister was piqued, and in turn disparaged the life of a tradesman, and stood up for that of a peasant.† disparage → disparaged:criticized or made seem less important Show general definition to criticize or make seem less important -- especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book Pahom turned them out again and again, and forgave their owners, and for a long time he forbore from prosecuting any one.† forbearance → forbore:refrained (held back) from acting Show general definition patient tolerance or self-control; or holding back from taking action or enforcing a right Show editor's word notes Today, the word, forbearance, is most commonly seen in the field of law to indicate that a legal right, claim or privilege is not being enforced.
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prostratelying face downward on the ground It is their custom to worship five times a day, prostrate and facing toward Mecca.more Show sample from book Then he saw that it was not the peasant either, but the Devil himself with hoofs and horns, sitting there and chuckling, and before him lay a man barefoot, prostrate on the ground, with only trousers and a shirt on.† lying down - typically face downward on the ground as in submission Show general definition lying down - typically face downward on the ground as in submission
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aggrieveaggrieve → aggrieved:feeling harmed from unfair treatment He fears a lawsuit from one of the aggrieved parties.†more Show sample from book Pahom felt still more aggrieved, and let his anger loose upon the Elder and the Judges.† aggrieve → aggrieved:felt harmed by unfair treatment Show general definition feeling harmed by unfair treatment; or (more rarely) harming someone unfairly
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arablecapable of being farmed productively China has almost 20% of the world's population, but has only 7% of its arable land.more Show sample from book He had plenty of arable land and pasturage, and could keep as many head of cattle as he liked.† Show general definition of land: capable of being farmed productively
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anxietynervousness She suffers from more than the usual pre-test anxiety.more Show sample from book We may live roughly, but at least we are free from anxiety.†1 more nervousness or worry Show general definition nervousness or worry
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distinctdifferent Martinez and his colleagues identified 21 distinct emotions made by the human face.more Show sample from book The hillock could be distinctly seen in the sunlight, with the people on it, and the glittering tires of the cartwheels.† distinct → distinctly:in a manner that is clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate Show general definition clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
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contentcontent → contented:satisfied She grew more contented with age.more Show sample from book He might have gone on living contentedly, but he grew tired of having to rent other people's land every year, and having to scramble for it.†1 more content → contentedly:in a satisfied manner
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howeverno matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book However much your good man may slave, you will die as you are living-on a dung heap-and your children the same.1 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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uttersay something with the voice I was too shocked to utter a complaint.more Show sample from book Again Pahom remembered his dream, and he uttered a cry: his legs gave way beneath him, he fell forward and reached the cap with his hands.†1 more utter → uttered:said (or make a sound) with the voice Show general definition for utter (as in: utter a complaint) say something or make a sound with the voice