Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

(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 The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

strongly attracted

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

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From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

wanted intensely

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

every person

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

a social unit living together

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

immediately past

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

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 Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

not any; not one

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

and nothing more

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

only a very short time before

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

in the direction of

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Naturally the deepest interest was felt and shown by the ladies and young girls, but brothers and cousins were by no means indifferent.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

during the time that

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had always been somewhat of a pet with them, and during these last weeks of her life with them they treated her as one for whom they could not do enough; while her manner toward them showed full appreciation of their kindness and affection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather the next morning proved all that could be desired, and the shopping expedition a grand success--everybody being not only satisfied but charmed with the results.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mrs. Travilla and Rosie returned to Ion that evening, but scarcely a day passed while the preparations for the wedding were going on, without more or less interchange of visits among the young people of that place, Woodburn, Fairview, and the Oaks and Pinegrove.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Harold and Herbert, though well pleased with the idea of taking their friend Croly into the family, were loath to part with Rosie, their youngest and only single sister, the only one now left in the Ion family.