adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
badlyadverbUS /ˈbædli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
chroniclersnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklərz/
plural of “chronicler” — someone who writes chronicles
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Such, however, would not cover the facts.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
easy-flowing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Such, however, would not cover the facts.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
gnawedverbUS /nɔːd/
past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such, however, would not cover the facts.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such, however, would not cover the facts.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
omissionsnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “omission” — a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
pommelverbUS /ˈpɑːməl/
strike, usually with the fist
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
russet-leather
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From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
saddle-bags
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From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
scribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, however, would not cover the facts.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
truthfullyadverbUS /ˈtruːθfəli/
with truth
From this reading As to the horse neither the immortal James or any of his school could truthfully picture this animal as either white or high-spirited.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
upsverbUS /ʌps/
third-person singular of “up” — raise
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
velveteennounUS /ˈvelvətiːn/
a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He might, it is true, have been born white and would in all probability have stayed white but for the many omissions and commissions of his earlier livery stable training--traces of which could still be found in his scraped sides and gnawed mane and tail; he might also have once had a certain commendable spirit had not the ups and downs of road life--and they were pretty steep outside Kennedy Square--taken it out of him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading While the afternoon was certainly wintry, and while the rider was unquestionably a gentleman, he was by no manner of means attired in velveteen coat and russet-leather boots with silver spurs, his saddle-bags strapped on behind, but in a rough and badly worn sailor's suit, his free hand grasping a bundle carried loose on his pommel.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Should I lapse into the easy-flowing style of the chroniclers of the period of which I write--(and how often has the scribe wished he could)--this chapter would open with the announcement that on this particularly bleak, wintry afternoon a gentleman in the equestrian costume of the day, and mounted upon a well-groomed, high-spirited white horse, might have been seen galloping rapidly up a country lane leading to an old-fashioned manor house.
