used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
how long something has existed
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
next to; at the side of
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
Burchardt
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From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
a boy or man
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
flexibleadjectiveUS /ˈfleksəbəl/
capable of being changed
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
foppishnessnoun
the manner and dress of a fop or dandy
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
Grath
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From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's wrong?" he inquired.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What's wrong?" he inquired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
and nothing more
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
full of life and energy
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
on the contrary
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
stolidlyadverb
in a stolid manner
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
sunburntadjective
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
well-madeadjective
skillfully constructed
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
What's
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From this reading "What's wrong?" he inquired.
which person or people
From this reading It was an odd sort of reception for a lively young fellow who had just arrived from the other side of the globe, and Leonard Grath burst out laughing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He was of medium height, well-made, with an honest, sunburnt face, merry blue eyes, brown hair, worn rather long as a tribute to his artistic propensities, and a large but sensitive mouth; to complete the description, he had the restless, flexible hands of an artist, a clear, confident voice, and just the least touch of foppishness in his appearance.
writing-table
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From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "What's wrong?" he inquired.
a late time of life
From this reading There was no harm in Leo, but he was young: to be quite accurate, twenty-six years of age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _A young man arrives from California, and hears some unexpected news_ Mr. Burchardt the lawyer sat as stolidly as a grandfather clock beside his writing-table, and stared over his spectacles at Leonard Grath.
