Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

in an active manner

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

later than; following

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

(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 He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

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From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

inspired with confidence

From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

at any time

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

the quality of being suited to the end in view

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

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

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

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

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

remaining in place

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

engage in

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

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

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

in an open way

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

a local church community

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

a member of a parish

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

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

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

participate in games or sport

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

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From this reading He was, however, heartily supported and encouraged in his efforts by all but Sylvester Bascom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

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

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

precisely as stated

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

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

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

at the time that

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

which person or people

From this reading But there was one parishioner who was ever ready to suggest new ventures to "elevate" the people, and to play the part of intimate friend and adviser to her good-looking rector, and that was Virginia Bascom.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without being actively and openly hostile, the Senior Warden, under the guise of superior wisdom and a judicial regard for expediency, managed to thwart many of his projects.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.

a late time of life

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

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

From this reading After each interview with Bascom, Maxwell felt that every bit of life and heart had been pumped out of him, and that he was very young, and very foolish to attempt to make any change in "the good old ways" of the parish, which for so many years had stunted its growth and had acquired the immobility of the laws of the Medes and Persians.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading AN ICEBOX FOR CHERUBIM As we have seen, when Maxwell began his work in Durford, he was full of the enthusiasm of youth and inexperience.