used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
in actual fact
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
anew
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
from appearances alone
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
(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 It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
a state at a particular time
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
Donald
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From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
grazeverbUS /ɡreɪz/
feed as in a meadow or pasture
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
Harold's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
of great significance or value
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
conformity or harmony
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
not one, and not any
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
express in words
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
subsidingnounUS /səbˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am convinced this is not the best sort of life for Donald.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris, apparently none the wiser, talked on and on, and the ponies put their heads together, as though actually conferring as to the advisability of stopping to graze a little while by the way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be vastly better for him to have something to do.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “But surely he is not yet in a condition to go to sea again, and it is next to impossible to find any temporary position for him in Windsor.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harris were out for a drive behind Harold's chestnut ponies, and, as usual, when something important had need to be talked over, the ponies did pretty much as they liked, and that meant, I am ashamed to say (for they were quite too young to so much as think of being lazy), keeping up the merest pretence of a trot for a while, and then subsiding into a walk altogether.
