used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
(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 "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
from appearances alone
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
subject to appointment
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
have
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
Eskdale
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From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
coins made of gold
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
only a very short time before
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
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 At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
cut with a saw
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "All is right," he cried, speaking to another man at the top of the stairs hard by.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
precisely as stated
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
showing sorrow
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were dressed in female apparel; both were apparently much affected, and it appeared very natural that they should be so, as the following morning was appointed for the bloody spectacle of an execution on Tower Hill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
which person or people
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The jailer who opened the door to give them exit from the room looked in and saw a tall figure wrapped in a red cloak laced with gold, seated by the fire, with the head leaning on the hand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the hour of half past ten, two persons issued forth from the room in the Tower in which the young Earl of Eskdale had been long confined.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The limbs of the younger and shorter lady trembled so much that they could hardly bear her up; but the other, though apparently weeping and holding a handkerchief to her eyes, seemed much more firm, and contrived to support the wavering steps of her companion as they passed out into the passage.
