Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

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

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

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

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

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

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading CLIMBING SCHIEHALLION.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

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

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

at any time

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

highly enthusiastic

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

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

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

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

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

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

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

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

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

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

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

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

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

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

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

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

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

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 "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

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

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

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

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

impressive in appearance

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

on one occasion

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

and nothing more

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

a purple color or pigment

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

precisely, exactly

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

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

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

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

From this reading CLIMBING SCHIEHALLION.

an educational institution

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

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

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ronald is there, bringing with him from school not only a goodly number of prizes, but a letter from Dr. Bowles of high commendation for the good influence he has exercised over the other boys.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

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

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.

at the time that

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

in or at the place that

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

a Caucasian

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

which person or people

From this reading "My God, I thank thee, who hast made The earth so bright; So full of splendour and of joy, Beauty and light: So many glorious things are here, Noble and right."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

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

From this reading A HIGHLAND picnic on a bright August day, when the mountain-side where it is to be held is purple with heather, and the only clouds visible in the bright blue sky are soft, small, white fleecy ones, and young faces are glowing with pleasure at the prospect before them—who that has ever enjoyed such a recreation can ever forget it?

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Holiday-time has once more come round, and Benvourd House rings with the voices of the assembled youngsters.