used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
eagerly desirous
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
depressionsnounUS /dɪˈpreʃənz/
plural of “depression” — a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
being one more than seven
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
indented
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From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
a boy or man
From this reading “They’re queer,” said the tall lad at length.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “They’re queer,” said the tall lad at length.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
engage in
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
Ned
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From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They’re queer,” said the tall lad at length.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “They’re queer,” said the tall lad at length.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
They're
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From this reading “They’re queer,” said the tall lad at length.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They looked to have been made by some rounded body, for in the center the depressions were more deeply indented than on the edge, and the marks, or tracks, curved and twisted this way and that, but always in almost an exact parallel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The marks were like two shallow depressions in the ground, about a foot across and separated by about eight feet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
in or at the place that
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS The boys sat silent in their saddles and looked down at the queer tracks left in a place where the earth was soft.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you make of them?” asked Ned, and both he and Bob glanced at Jerry.
