used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
(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 All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
rid of obstructions
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
fattestadjectiveUS /ˈfætəst/
superlative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
a young female
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Mandy Leaves the Mountain "What-a-BUTTER!
Mandy
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From this reading Mandy Leaves the Mountain "What-a-BUTTER!
Mern
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From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
used to form the superlative
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Mandy Leaves the Mountain "What-a-BUTTER!
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
precariouslyadverbUS /prɪˈkeriəsli/
in a precarious manner
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mandy Leaves the Mountain "What-a-BUTTER!
in or at that place or location
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading High and clear above the peaks of Mt. Mern floated the voice of the Goat Girl calling the finest, fattest but most troublesome of her flock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
What-a-BUTTER
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From this reading Mandy Leaves the Mountain "What-a-BUTTER!
whiskernounUS /ˈwɪskər/
a very small distance or space
From this reading But of What-a-butter there was not a single sign nor whisker.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading All the other goats were winding obediently down toward the village that perched precariously on the edge of the mountain.
