used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
the act of departing
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
not any; not one
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
make steady
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
hard to endure
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
the act of using
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading "Well, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
we'll
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From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
(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, it would have to be a pretty deep lot of tracks that would not be washed out in all that downpour of steady rain," Jack advised him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No use trying to see our trail, is there, Jack?" the other had remarked after they were fairly started on their way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But then there are scores of other things by means of which we'll be able to know we are going over about the same route as before.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading INSIDE THE ENEMY'S LINES Jack and Toby pushed on through the woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having been over the course much of the way before, going and returning, they would find it much easier than if everything was strange to them.
