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The Farmer Who Preserved Traditional Farming

Jamal was a traditional farmer who raised cattle and grew cotton. His farm was in the center of the village. Modernization was threatening traditional farming - large corporations wanted to buy land. It was becoming common for farms to be closed down. But Jamal believed in preserving tradition. He wore a simple shirt with a collar - always neat despite hard work. Every Sunday he attended church service. Jamal's farming technique involved multiple layers of crop rotation. He also made cheese from milk - a skill that was rare. Large companies tried to compel him to sell, but Jamal refused. Maintaining a traditional farm was costly, but he persisted. Jamal tried to convey the importance of sustainable farming to the younger generation. He had to comply with new regulations, which was challenging. Some activists conferred with him on preservation strategies. Jamal stored farming tools in a large closet-like shed. As villages transformed into industrial colonies, traditional farms became closer to extinction. Jamal had to combat many challenges - weather, economics, policies. A funny moment was when a comedy show featured him as the "last traditional farmer" - he took it graciously. Jamal believed everyone deserved a chance to choose their path. The agriculture ministry gave him a chance to demonstrate traditional methods. Jamal proved that traditional farming can coexist with the modern world. His dedication inspired the formation of a farmers' cooperative. Jamal's story became a symbol of resistance against forced modernization.

Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#0 🐄 ••••••	cattle /ˈkætl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides ••••••	The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river. ••••••	like cattle ••••••	used to describe people being treated as a group without individuality ••••••	livestock, herd, cows, oxen, bovine ••••••	wild animals, pets ••••••	herd of cattle, cattle farm, cattle ranch, cattle market ••••••
#0 🎯 ••••••	center /ˈsɛntər/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated. ••••••	The park is located in the center of the city. ••••••	the center of attention ••••••	the person or thing that everyone is paying attention to ••••••	middle, hub, core, heart, focus ••••••	edge, side, periphery ••••••	city center, shopping center, cultural center, attention center ••••••
#0 🎲 ••••••	chance /tʃæns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An opportunity or possibility of something happening. ••••••	He took a chance and applied for the job. ••••••	take a chance ••••••	to do something risky or uncertain in hope of success ••••••	opportunity, possibility, likelihood, probability, prospect ••••••	certainty, impossibility, guarantee ••••••	take a chance, by chance, good chance, slim chance ••••••
#0 🧀 ••••••	cheese /tʃiːz/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk ••••••	She sliced some cheese for the sandwich. ••••••	say cheese ••••••	a phrase used when asking people to smile for a photo ••••••	dairy, curd, fromage, cheddar, mozzarella ••••••	milk, yogurt ••••••	cheese sandwich, grated cheese, cream cheese, cheese platter ••••••
#0 ⛪ ••••••	church /tʃɜːrtʃ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a building used for public Christian worship ••••••	The old church in the village was built in the 18th century. ••••••	go to church ••••••	to attend Christian worship services ••••••	chapel, cathedral, sanctuary, basilica ••••••	mosque, temple ••••••	church service, church building, church bell, church members ••••••
#0 🚪 ••••••	closed /kloʊzd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	not open; shut ••••••	The store is closed on Fridays. ••••••	closed book ••••••	a person or subject about which one knows very little ••••••	shut, sealed, locked, barred ••••••	open, unlocked ••••••	closed door, closed eyes, closed mind, closed system ••••••
#0 ➡️ ••••••	closer /ˈkloʊsər/ adjective, noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity ••••••	She moved closer to the window. ••••••	come closer ••••••	move nearer ••••••	nearer, adjacent, nearby, intimate ••••••	farther, distant ••••••	closer look, closer relationship, move closer, closer examination ••••••
#0 🚪 ••••••	closet /ˈklɒzɪt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things ••••••	She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door. ••••••	skeleton in the closet ••••••	a hidden and embarrassing secret from someone's past ••••••	wardrobe, cupboard, locker, storage, cabinet ••••••	open space, exposure ••••••	walk-in closet, linen closet, broom closet, closet door ••••••
#0 👔 ••••••	collar /ˈkɒlər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the part of a shirt, coat, or dress that goes around the neck ••••••	He adjusted his shirt collar before entering the meeting. ••••••	white-collar worker ••••••	a person who performs professional, managerial, or administrative work ••••••	neckband, neckline, choker, ruff, band ••••••	sleeve, cuff ••••••	shirt collar, white-collar job, collar bone, pop the collar ••••••
#0 🏝️ ••••••	colony /ˈkɒləni/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people ••••••	India was once a British colony. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	territory, settlement, dependency, dominion, outpost ••••••	independent state, homeland ••••••	British colony, animal colony, colony of ants, colonial rule ••••••
#0 ⚔️ ••••••	combat /ˈkɒmbæt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	combated ••••••	combated ••••••	combats ••••••	combating ••••••	to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it ••••••	The government is taking steps to combat corruption. ••••••	combat crime ••••••	to fight against criminal activity ••••••	fight, battle, oppose, resist, tackle ••••••	support, encourage, promote ••••••	combat disease, combat terrorism, combat climate change, combat poverty ••••••
#0 😂 ••••••	comedy /ˈkɒmədi/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh. ••••••	We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater. ••••••	tragicomedy ••••••	a dramatic work that combines elements of tragedy and comedy ••••••	humor, farce, satire, joke, parody ••••••	tragedy, drama ••••••	stand-up comedy, comedy show, comedy movie, romantic comedy ••••••
#0 🌍 ••••••	common /ˈkɒm.ən/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	occurring frequently or widely; shared by all ••••••	It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour. ••••••	common sense ••••••	good practical judgment based on everyday experience ••••••	usual, ordinary, frequent, general ••••••	rare, uncommon, unusual ••••••	common problem, common interest, common mistake, in common ••••••
#0 👉 ••••••	compel /kəmˈpɛl/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	compelled ••••••	compelled ••••••	compels ••••••	compelling ••••••	To force or drive someone to do something. ••••••	The law compels citizens to pay taxes. ••••••	compel attention ••••••	To strongly attract or demand focus. ••••••	force, drive, oblige, pressure, coerce ••••••	dissuade, discourage, prevent ••••••	compel someone, compel obedience, compel action, compel attention ••••••
#0 ✅ ••••••	comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	complied ••••••	complied ••••••	complies ••••••	complying ••••••	to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law ••••••	All companies must comply with safety regulations. ••••••	comply with orders ••••••	to follow instructions or commands ••••••	obey, follow, conform, observe, respect ••••••	disobey, resist, ignore ••••••	comply with law, comply with order, comply with standard, comply fully ••••••
#0 💬 ••••••	confer /kənˈfɜːr/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	conferred ••••••	conferred ••••••	confers ••••••	conferring ••••••	to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something ••••••	The committee will confer to decide on the new policy. ••••••	confer a degree ••••••	to officially give someone a degree ••••••	consult, discuss, grant, bestow, award ••••••	withhold, deny ••••••	confer with, confer about, confer a degree, confer title ••••••
#0 📦 ••••••	convey /kənˈveɪ/ verb ••••••	••••••	conveyed ••••••	conveyed ••••••	conveys ••••••	conveying ••••••	to transport; to communicate or express; to transfer ••••••	The painting conveys a sense of peace and tranquility. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	transport, communicate, express, transfer ••••••	withhold, conceal, hide, retain ••••••	convey message, convey meaning, convey information, convey emotion, convey clearly ••••••
#0 💸 ••••••	costly /ˈkɔːstli/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort ••••••	Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company. ••••••	costly mistake ••••••	an error that leads to serious loss or damage ••••••	expensive, high-priced, lavish, valuable ••••••	cheap, inexpensive, economical ••••••	costly mistake, costly investment, costly decision, costly failure ••••••
#0 🌱 ••••••	cotton /ˈkɒtən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread. ••••••	This shirt is made of pure cotton. ••••••	cotton on ••••••	To begin to understand or realize something. ••••••	fabric, fiber, cloth, textile ••••••	synthetic, polyester ••••••	cotton fabric, cotton industry, cotton field, pure cotton ••••••
#0 📚 ••••••	layer /ˈleɪər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A sheet, thickness, or coating of something that lies over or under a surface. ••••••	The cake had a layer of cream between the sponges. ••••••	a layer of meaning ••••••	a deeper or additional significance ••••••	sheet, coating, stratum, film, covering ••••••	core, center ••••••	thin layer, thick layer, protective layer, additional layer ••••••

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