Значения термина general barrenness на английском

Now and then we espied a little cornfield, which served to impress more strongly the general barrenness.

We passed on our left a large farm that exhibited a wonderful contrast to the general barrenness of the country.

Nor did Bacon despise metaphysical science, only the frivolous questions that the old scholastics associated with it, and the general barrenness of their speculations.

Wherever irrigation was possible at small expense, there an oasis made its appearance, which was in striking contrast to the general barrenness that prevailed.

"Not much of a farming country around here," remarked Dave, as he looked at the general barrenness of the aspect.