Chapter V

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

anew

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

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

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

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From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

bringing death

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

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 So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

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From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

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

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

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 Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

impressive in appearance

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

a human being

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

become active

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

cut with a saw

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

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From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

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

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

term of address for a man

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

not in physical motion

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

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

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

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

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

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

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

look attentively

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading How the Knights mounted their horses, and set out upon their way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

at the time that

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

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

From this reading When the first gleams of ruddy light from the eastern hills began to stream into the cavern, Sir Arinbiorn started up from confused visions which had haunted him in sleep.

which person or people

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Not long afterwards, however, the same youth came to rouse him, and he heard the words--“Is it not better, my noble comrade, that we should set out early on our journey?”

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

but in spite of that

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

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

From this reading So, then, the sea-monarch arose, and recognised the young Knight of Trautwangen, who had now trimmed his beard and hair, and had dressed himself partly in the garments which he had worn at that fatal banquet, and which, though now in disorder, yet still shewed to advantage on the graceful contour of his person.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Now, too, when he saw beside him a handsome youth, cheerful and smiling like the flowers in May, who stood beside him as if to watch his slumbers, he believed that this too was but a dream, and again closed his eyes.