used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
how long something has existed
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
for the reason that
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
pleasing or delighting
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
disproving
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From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
EDENnounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
at any time
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
garlands
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From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
a quick look
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/
the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
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 Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
the force of workers available
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
mid-Augustnoun
the middle part of August
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
Roger
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From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
a male human offspring
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
Upgrove
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From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Next to Roger he has become my best friend, incidentally disproving a theory of mine that warm friendships between men are not likely to be formed after thirty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GARDEN GLIMPSE OF EDEN It was mid-August, however, before I reached that part of America that was destined to mean so much to me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A visit to Mrs. Upgrove, my mother's old friend, extended itself beyond my plans, largely because of the pleasant acquaintance I formed there with her son, then Captain, now Major Upgrove, one of the most charming men I have ever encountered.
woman-thing
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From this reading What is it, that strange, lasting charm that wins every woman-thing of every age and colour?
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
produce a literary work
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Even as I write this chapter I am looking forward to his visit, and the slim Hawaiian girls are looking forward, too, I promise you, with wonderful, special garlands, and smiles that many a handsome young sailor may jingle his pockets in vain to win!
