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From this reading (_Page 81_.) THE RUNAWAY DONKEY.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
Barney
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From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
DONKEYnounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading (_Page 81_.) THE RUNAWAY DONKEY.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
MidgetnounUS /ˈmɪdʒət/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
nesting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading (_Page 81_.) THE RUNAWAY DONKEY.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
portrayalnounUS /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
rhymedadjectiveUS /raɪmd/
having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading (_Page 81_.) THE RUNAWAY DONKEY.
express in words
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And both the girls chased after him As fast as they could go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Pony Rollo, too, is a real character, clever and lovable, although some liberties have been taken in the portrayal of him and his doings.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
at the time that
From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
Whoa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whoa, Barney!" shouted Helen, When off he dashed, "Whoa, whoa!"
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that Queen Victoria did restore the birds' nesting-place in the old round tower at Windsor.
