alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
DISASTERnounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
DobbinnounUS /ˈdɑːbɪn/
a quiet plodding workhorse
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
to come or go into
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Sometimes Andy had made the horseback somersault successfully.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
LumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sometimes Andy had made the horseback somersault successfully.
a particular point in time
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
something you have to do
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/
in a royal manner
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Andy had practiced on the animal on several previous occasions.
somersaultnounUS /ˈsʌmərsɔːlt/
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading Sometimes Andy had made the horseback somersault successfully.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Andy had made the horseback somersault successfully.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Sometimes Andy had made the horseback somersault successfully.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Lumps of sugar and apples had rewarded Dobbin at the end of the performances for his faithful services.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
in the direction of
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DISASTER Old Dobbin pricked up his ears and kept royally to his task as he seemed to enter into the excitement of the moment.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He seemed now to remember this, as he galloped along towards the waiting group down the road.
