2.15
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From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
in the past
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
apotheosisnounUS /əˌpɑːθiˈoʊsəs/
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/
plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
(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 But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
cultnounUS /kʌlt/
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
EQUINEadjectiveUS /ˈiːkwaɪn/
resembling a horse
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
divisible by two
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
the act of departing
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
destroyed or killed
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
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 As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
implicitlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without doubting or questioning
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
and nothing more
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
full of life and energy
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
medallionnounUS /məˈdæljən/
any of various large ancient Greek coins
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
and nothing more
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
not any; not one
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
and nothing more
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
with low volume
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
Rensslaer
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From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
Rensslaer's
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From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
slantedadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪd/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
move hurridly
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
studverbUS /stʌd/
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
the rays of the sun
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Rensslaer was another matter--they knew him even better than he knew them, and manifested the most lively pleasure when he called each by name.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
a special situation
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
trotternounUS /ˈtrɑːtər/
foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
precisely as stated
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
at the time that
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
which person or people
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she moved from horse to horse, each with his famous name on the wall above, and below, a print of one equally famous, and in the centre, a superb medallion in marble of a famous trotter going at full speed, Gay admired the way they just turned their heads to look quietly at her, like the true aristocrats that they were.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There must be magnificent organisation here, thought Gay, as she noted the noiseless, perfect machinery--when a man was wanted, he sprang up, when not wanted, was not to be seen, and without raising his voice, Rensslaer's orders were implicitly obeyed--even for the "show" arranged that afternoon he had merely dropped a few words to his stud groom, and the thing had gone by itself.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
a late time of life
From this reading "Look out!" he exclaimed, as Gay approached a veteran of twenty-one years old, who was only retired for old age, after racing till he was nine, getting a record at 2.15, and then being driven constantly hard on the road till two years ago.
but in spite of that
From this reading AN EQUINE PARADISE In striking contrast to the simplicity of Rensslaer's house was the vastness of these outdoor belongings, where was celebrated the cult, the worship, the very apotheosis of the horse, and yet the atmosphere was one of rest; the sunlight slanted through the green boughs that overhung the wall, the water sparkled in the centre, there were no signs of hurry, and but few visible of the small army that served the beauties in their stalls and loose boxes.
