used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
(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 A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
approach'd
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From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
Blanche
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From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
courser's
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From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
any competition
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
moving very fast
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Joy sparkled in the prancing courser's eyes; The horse and horseman are a happy pair; But though Sir Walter like a falcon flies, There is a doleful silence in the air.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
having passed out of existence
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
vassalnounUS /ˈvæsəl/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
vassal's
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From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
veeringnounUS /ˈvɪrɪŋ/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading A rout this morning left Sir Walter's Hall, And as they galloped made the echoes roar; But horse and man are vanished, one and all; Such race, I think, was never seen before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
Wensley
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From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'Another horse!' that shout the vassal heard, And saddled his best steed, a comely grey; Sir Walter mounted him; he was the third Which he had mounted on that glorious day.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Knight had ridden down from Wensley Moor, With the slow motion of a summer's cloud, And now, as he approach'd a vassal's door, 'Bring forth another horse!' he cried aloud.
but in spite of that
From this reading Sir Walter, restless as a veering wind, Calls to the few tired dogs that yet remain; Blanche, Swift, and Music, noblest of their kind, Follow, and up the weary mountain strain.
