used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
careeringverbUS /kərˈɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “career” — move headlong at high speed
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
Cashel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
traveling across
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
driving-down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
divisible by two
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
the organ of sight
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading “No” is the feminine of “Yes!”
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading Hungarian Proverb.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No” is the feminine of “Yes!”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
without good reason
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
not any; not one
From this reading “No” is the feminine of “Yes!”
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No” is the feminine of “Yes!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
and nothing more
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
peltingnounUS /ˈpeltɪŋ/
anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
ProverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Hungarian Proverb.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
only a very short time before
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
move hurridly
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
make steady
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
swardnounUS /swɔːrd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
swelteringadjectiveUS /ˈsweltərɪŋ/
excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once, in crossing a difficult leap, his horse nearly fell, and although half on the ground, and only recovering by a scramble, he seemed not to heed the accident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No” is the feminine of “Yes!”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
tillagenounUS /ˈtɪlɑːdʒ/
arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If his speed was headlong, his seat was easy, and his hand as steady as if lounging along some public promenade; his features, however, were flushed, partly from the beating rain, but more from a feverish excitement that showed itself in his flashing eye and closely compressed lip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
which person or people
From this reading Bad as the weather is,--and certainly even in Ireland a more drenching, driving-down, pouring rain never fell,--we must ask of our readers to follow Cashel, who at a slapping gallop rode on, over grass and tillage, now careering lightly over the smooth sward, now sweltering along heavily through deep ground, regardless of the pelting storm, and scarcely noticing the strong fences which at every instant tried the stride and strength of his noble horse.
an affirmative
From this reading “No” is the feminine of “Yes!”
