Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

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

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

plural of “californian” — a native or resident of California

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

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

From this reading Could they not see that this Señor Hunter was as themselves?

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

at any time

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

coins made of gold

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

plural of “gringo” — a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

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

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Could they not see that this Señor Hunter was as themselves?

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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 As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

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

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

on the contrary

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

possessing material wealth

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

put a saddle on

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading Could they not see that this Señor Hunter was as themselves?

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

in a staunch manner

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

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

From this reading Could they not see that this Señor Hunter was as themselves?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

local names for a cowboy (“vaquero” is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and “buckaroo” is used especially in California)

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

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

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading "FOR WEAPONS I CHOOSE RIATAS" There must have been a good deal of gossip amongst the vaqueros of the various ranches, as they rode on circle or lay upon their saddle blankets around the evening camp-fires.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

at the time that

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

which person or people

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading True, they would never choose an alien to do the humbling, and the possibility was discussed with various head-shakings amongst themselves.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading But there were the Picardo vaqueros stanchly swearing by all the saints they knew that these two gringos were not as other gringos; that these two were worthy a place amongst true Californians.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.

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

From this reading As is ever the case when a man is young, handsome, rich, and holds proudly the gold medal which proclaims him the champion of the whole State--the golden disk which many a young vaquero longed to wrest from him in a fair test of skill--there were those who would rather like to see José humbled.