Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

in addition

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

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

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

dearly loved

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

divisible by two

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

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From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

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From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

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

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

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 And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

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

From this reading MORE PANICS THAN ONE.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

not any; not one

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

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

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MORE PANICS THAN ONE.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

plural of “panic” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading MORE PANICS THAN ONE.

by chance

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

young plant or tree grown from a seed

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

in the near future

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

the season of growth

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MORE PANICS THAN ONE.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

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

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Young Tom had soon other matters to think about, and so had our old friend Grigson, his father; so also had the M.P. at the head of the city firm, as well as every other member of it.

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

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

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

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

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

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

male cat

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

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

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

precisely as stated

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

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

From this reading This was not of so much consequence, however; and, as John had predicted, Tom had not been home a week before he had forgotten—No, not forgotten, but had determined to root out from his heart, if possible, the seedling affection which had dared to spring up in that flower-bed of nature.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.

belonging to which person

From this reading And I am afraid our old friend Tincroft did not get many thanks from Tom's sister, nor from Helen, nor perhaps even from his own dear Sarah, for the summary dismissal of the faithful squire upon whose services they had calculated during the following week.

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

From this reading YOUNG TOM followed his friend's advice, which, indeed, he could not very well help doing; but it went against the grain, as John had feared it might.