| 单词 | croupe |
| 例句 | And Frank, being safely mounted en croupe, they rode at full speed after their comrades, who, not perceiving their absence, had galloped on and were now nearly a quarter of a mile ahead. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z Euphemia was designated "Dame Grunt," in humane allusion, no doubt, to the painful position which she occupied � la croupe, and which compelled her frequently to groan. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 The saddles here, as well as those along the southern coasts, partake in build of the old Spanish high peak and croupe, and are really intended for ease and comfort to the rider. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia He had pawned his trooper's cloak, and to save appearances at a review, had borrowed his landlady's red petticoat, which he carried rolled up en croupe behind him. The Tatler, Volume 3 To face about in the saddle place the palms of the hands on the pummel, throw your legs out horizontally over the horse’s croupe, turn and come into the saddle facing to the tail. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding The first objection was overruled, and the other removed by our engaging to take the boy en croupe by turns. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Compare Scott's ballad of "Young Lochinvar"—"So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung." The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 Fortunately, my Mexican blanket was buckled to the croupe. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse I luckily was able to get hold of a Mexican boy, and rode across the creek en croupe. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 The jerk causes him to throw up his head, and he cannot without difficulty raise his croupe at the same time. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding He spurred the snorting and reluctant horse into the torrent, though the water, rising high on the upper side, broke both over the pommel and the croupe of his saddle. St. Ronan's Well The countess rode on horseback, and her female attendant en croupe behind one of the troopers. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Sourd, chief of the squadron, and fifty chasseurs of the 7th, each carrying a voltigeur en croupe, followed them, as well as two frail rafts which transported four hundred men in twenty trips. History of the Expedition to Russia Undertaken by the Emperor Napoleon in the Year 1812 Of course he got tired, and on the way home I told him to jump up behind me en croupe after the Fellah fashion. Letters from Egypt They indeed argue, “Surely if you throw back the weight of the shoulders over the croupe of the horse, you relieve his fore-hand, and diminish the chance of his falling.” Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding As the only resource left, she procured horses; mounted with her female attendants en croupe behind the gallant gentlemen who accompanied her; and scoured the country to seek some temporary asylum. Tales of a Traveller It was a lovely, cool day; but, as the roads were very bad, every man had provided himself with a horse, and took en croupe a female companion, young or old. The Devil's Pool Yet after the night it was with more hope than despondency, Anne, in the February morning, mounted en croupe behind Mr. Fellowes’s servant, that being decided on as the quickest mode of travelling. A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago The devil on two croupes at Hombourg is the very genteelest of demons imaginable. The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims Volume I (of II) To get him to lead, place him between you and a fence; keep abreast of his shoulder, and show the stick towards his croupe. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding Round each bluff base the sloping ravine bends; Hills forms on hills, and croupe o'er croupe extends; Ascending, whitening, how the crags are lost, O'erhung with headcliffs of eternal frost! The Columbiad A Hindustanee trooper took up Mrs Boyd en croupe, and carried her through in safety; another horseman behind whom her son rode, was killed, and the boy fell into Afghan hands. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 "Then, bring here the griffin of Signor Astolfo, and let me mount en croupe, and go to my wife." Chicot the Jester He fancies that he has caught the eye of the banker, or one of the gentlemen of the croupe, and that they are meekly inviting him to try his luck. The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims Volume I (of II) If the colt’s head is pulled in and his croupe driven out of the circle, mental sulks and muscular mischief must ensue. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding He was the runaway son of a currier in York, and had taken her en croupe, and ridden off to his parents at the sign of the Hart, to bespeak their favour. Grisly Grisell In this case, my brother was urgent with me to mount en croupe behind himself. Autobiographical Sketches Gertrude mounted en croupe behind one of the men, and we set off at full gallop. Chicot the Jester They passed through several villages, attracting but little attention as they did so, for there was now nothing unusual in the appearance of a Mohammedan zemindar and follower riding with two closely-veiled women en croupe. In Times of Peril The long stick should be constantly held up towards his croupe, to keep him on, but ready to be shown towards his head to keep him out. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding "Well, I am willing to venture the wine; or, I will bet you ten pieces to five, that I carry your portmanteau on my croupe, and out-trot you into the bargain." Rob Roy — Volume 01 See with what persevering alacrity he hobbles up and down from the croupe to the pommel, while his horse goes quietly at an amble of from four to five miles in the hour. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 326, August 9, 1828 Mysie Happer made no answer; but blushing scarlet betwixt joy and shame, mutely expressed her willingness to accompany the Southron Knight, by knitting her bundle closer, and preparing to resume her seat en croupe. The Monastery From the valises of the troop various articles of clothing were contributed, which enabled the lads again to take their places in the ranks, but riding as before en croupe. In Times of Peril If a position is previously taken up on the croupe of the horse, the pressure will be less on the fore-hand than if you were placed in a forward position. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding He slipt the girth-buckle, and Rob, dropping down from behind the horse's croupe, dived, swam, and escaped, pretty much as described in the Novel. Rob Roy — Volume 01 The first three millions of that profit went to the treasury, which also received one half of the remaining gains, but croupes and pensions on the Farm were totally abolished. The Eve of the French Revolution He rode a strong horse, which carried, en croupe, an immense pack, covered with oiled canvas, rising high enough to support his back, while he blew a long horn to announce his arrival. Love and Life An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume Here we have Young Lochinvar swinging the lady to the croupe, and then he springs to the saddle in front of her. A Plea for Old Cap Collier Thanks to the spurs, which served as stirrups, in a moment we were perched upon the croupe; we were well placed and saw everything. Twenty Years After But I do take issue with him where he says: So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung! A Plea for Old Cap Collier When the bargain had been struck and the advance paid, he announced to the Farmers that further croupes would be granted, and that sundry payments must be made to the treasury. The Eve of the French Revolution Even so, I deny that he could have done that croupe trick. A Plea for Old Cap Collier |
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