used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
divisible by two
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
goosie
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From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
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 BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
O-o-o-h
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From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
O-o-oh
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From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
something you have to do
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
and nothing more
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
recurring again and again
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “He’s a fine animal, to be sure, and might prove a close rival.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
a special situation
From this reading “O-o-oh!” he repeated, peeping out from the other side, only to find the other goat doing exactly the same thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He was finer looking, had a better carriage, was larger and stronger, he could leap farther and butt harder than ordinary goats, and so his proud position was not often questioned, even though he sometimes grew overbearing and a trifle too boastful of his prowess.
precisely as stated
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
well-shaped
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From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
a Caucasian
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
belonging to which person
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading BILLY HAS AN ENCOUNTER “Such a goosie as she is,” chuckled Billy in delight, “I shall not lose sight of--O-o-o-h!” his merriment changing to wonder, for there peeping from behind the skirts of the second woman was a handsome goat, whose coat was as white, whose horns were as long and well-shaped, whose very _whiskers_ were as fine as Billy’s own.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There were very few occasions and small reason for Billy Whiskers to envy individuals of his kind, for, as you have often been told, he was a king among goats.
