A lot (5)

'a lot' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for often that I've seen before include "In many instances" , "In many cases" , "Commonly" , "Regularly" , "on many occasions" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for heaps that I've seen before include "Mounds, stacks" , "Mounds; lots" , "A large number; untidy mounds" , "Shape (anag) - lots" , "Lots (of piles?)" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for loads that I've seen before include "things to be carried" , "Washing jobs" , "a lot" , "Masses; cargoes" , "Charges; plenty" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tons that I've seen before include "Each is equivalent to 2240 pounds" , "Loads (sl.)" , "A lot" , "Lots" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(I know that lot can be written as deal)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for deal that I've seen before include "Buy and sell" , "Loss of life" , "Bargain, contract" , "Distribute cards or do business" , "split deck" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(many means a lot)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for many that I've seen before include "Several" , "Numerous" , "Multitudinous" , "legion" , "multitude" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(I know that a lot can be written as much)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for much that I've seen before include "Plenty" , "A large amount" , "A great deal" , "To a great extent" , "Large quantity" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for scores that I've seen before include "Records" , "Musical compositions in written form" , "Obtains marks, say" , "Gains game points" , "Scratches" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(oodles means a large amount)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for oodles that I've seen before include "Informally, great quantities" , "Plenty" , "a feast" , "Lashings, loads" , "'Loads, lots (6)'" .)
'a lot' is the definition.
(I know that lot can be written as plenty)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for plenty that I've seen before include "Ample quantity" , "As much as necessary" , "Many" , "Amplitude or abundance" , "Masses" .)
(Other definitions for dozens that I've seen before include "Large numbers" , "Sets of twelve" .)