used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
any person at all
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
ChaletnounUS /ˈʃæleɪ/
a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
char-a-bancs
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From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
having the place or position changed
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
apart from; not including
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
gambolling
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From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
GlaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
Goat-mother
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From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
GoatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
Goats-i-tivy
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From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
halfpence
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From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
Heif
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From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
Heifen
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From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If I lived near a high road I should never know a _moment's_ happiness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
steepestadjectiveUS /ˈstiːpəst/
superlative of “steep” — having a sharp inclination
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "It is such a comfort to be secluded in these disturbed times," the Goat-mother often remarked to her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Heif Goats lived close to the Heifen Glacier, one of the largest in Switzerland.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
precisely as stated
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In fact, their Chalet, or the cavern which they christened by that name, overhung the steepest precipice, and was inaccessible to anyone except its proprietors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The children are so giddy, they would be gambolling about round the very wheels of the char-a-bancs, turning head over heels for halfpence, before I could cry Goats-i-tivy!"
