Definition: An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! That definition you read – “an area of land in private ownership” - that’s just part of what ‘several’ means. It's a word with a little more to lend. Think of it this way: "Several" simply means more than one, but not a huge amount. It’s like saying you have some , but not all . Let’s say you have several apples – maybe three or four? That's 'several'! It can describe things beyond just land too! You might see "Several students" in class, or “Several books” on a shelf. So, while the dictionary gives you a specific meaning about land ownership, ‘several’ is really all about quantity – a group of things that isn't tiny, but also isn’t enormous. Does that make sense? Any questions to clear up any confusion?