used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
didn't
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From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
Gomez
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From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
How
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From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
inflectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflekʃən/
a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
set down according to a plan
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
engage in
From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
others
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From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
pessimismnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
Polly
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From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
express in words
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
express a supposition
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
to-night
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From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, we ought to make Athens to-night," replied Scott, thoughtfully.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the trail looked innocent enough at the first glance, and Scott's pessimism may be laid partly to the circumstances under which the trip was attempted and partly to the fact that Scott almost always hated to change his mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It was one of those trails that didn't look right--from the first," he would say with a reminiscent inflection.
a late time of life
From this reading THE TRAIL In after years, Scott was wont to say that he distrusted the trail recommended by Gomez from the moment his horse started to travel it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How long will it be, do you suppose, before you can send back for the others?" queried Polly, as they rode away.
