Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

(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 At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

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

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

a person suffering from asthma

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

deeply religious

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

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

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

a social unit living together

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

being six more than forty

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

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

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

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

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

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

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

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 Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

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

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

and nothing more

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

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

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

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

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

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

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

in the near future

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

third-person singular of “stain” — color with a liquid dye or tint

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

still in existence

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

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

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

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

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

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

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At the time Captains Staines and Pipon visited the island, this interesting little colony consisted of about forty-six persons, mostly grown-up young people, all living in harmony and happiness together; and not only professing, but fully understanding and practicing, the precepts and principles of the Christian religion.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Adams had instituted the ceremony of marriage, and he assured his visitors that not one instance of debauchery and immoral conduct had occurred amongst them.

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

From this reading Young, however, was soon carried off by an asthmatic complaint, and Adams was thus left to continue his pious labors alone.

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

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

which person or people

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Having saved a Bible and prayer-book from the _Bounty_, they now performed family worship morning and evening, and addressed themselves to training up their own children and those of their unfortunate companions in piety and virtue.

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

From this reading Adams and Young were at length the only surviving males who had landed on the island, and being both of a serious turn of mind and having time for reflection and repentance, they became extremely devout.