used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
(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 WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
coursers
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From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
duga
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From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
Katina
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
leathern
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From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
a particular point in time
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
MuscovitesnounUS /ˈmʌskəvaɪts/
plural of “muscovite” — a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
and nothing more
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
outwardsadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdz/
toward the outside
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
precludeverbUS /prɪˈkluːd/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
any competition
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
move hurridly
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
RUSSOGRAD
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
a particular situation
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
short-handedadjective
inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
move hurridly
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
thongnounUS /θɔːŋ/
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
up to a particular time
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
tintinnabulationnoun
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amid the tintinnabulation of a peal of silvery bells hung from the duga, the spirited coursers plunged forward, as if each were holding a race with the other, Katina handling the team with a dexterity that evoked Paul's admiration.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
in or at the place that
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading She carried a short-handed whip with a long leathern thong, but she used it only to lash the air.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading With a stamp of her pretty red shoes, and with cries that sounded somewhat wild on the night air, she urged the horses to their full speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN RUSSOGRAD Though Katina was an avowed foe of all Muscovites, she nevertheless possessed a characteristic in common with them,--a passion for furious driving.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now where the road was broad she would spread the galloping horses outwards like a fan; and now where its narrowness seemed to preclude all possibility of passage, she would draw them together till they appeared to occupy the space of one, without delaying for a moment her onward rush.
