used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
(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 There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
avidadjectiveUS /ˈævəd/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
babesnounUS /beɪbz/
plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
fearless and daring
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
coteries
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From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The rank and file had reasons enough for shifting.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The rank and file had reasons enough for shifting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rank and file had reasons enough for shifting.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rank and file had reasons enough for shifting.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
HelensnounUS /ˈhelənz/
plural of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
ten 10s
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
march in a procession
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
marriageableadjective
of girls or women who are eligible to marry
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
a full supply
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
a person who is being chased
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The rank and file had reasons enough for shifting.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The rank and file had reasons enough for shifting.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading The rank and file had reasons enough for shifting.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
swains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were more than a thousand children, more than a hundred babes in arm, more than fifty marriageable maids pursued by avid swains.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading There were a score of Helens driving wagons--reasons in plenty for the futility of all attempts to enforce an arbitrary rule of march.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading There were bold souls and weak, strong teams and weak, heavy loads and light loads, neighbor groups and coteries of kindred blood or kindred spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MAN AGAINST MAN There were more than two thousand souls in the great caravan which reached over miles of springy turf and fat creek lands.
