Chapter III

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

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

(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 The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

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

From this reading HUMPHRY AND HIS MOTHER.

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

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

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

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

at any time

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

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From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

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

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

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

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

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

From this reading HUMPHRY AND HIS MOTHER.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

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From this reading HUMPHRY AND HIS MOTHER.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

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

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

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

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

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 Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

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

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

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 The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading HUMPHRY AND HIS MOTHER.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

on one occasion

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

above and across; more than

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

by chance

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

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

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

an educational institution

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

have in common

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

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

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

a quantity of money

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

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

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

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

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

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

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

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

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

precisely as stated

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He would have his little brother John well educated then, and comfortably started in life.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

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

From this reading He amused himself, too, by speculating as to what he would do with his money if he ever got to be rich.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes! and he would give up his share in the property at Varfell to his mother and sisters—_that_ he would do first of all; and if he grew to be a very wealthy man, he would give a certain sum of money to the Grammar-school, so that the boys might have a holiday every year on his birthday—he would like to be able to do _that_, for then he would be remembered by them as long as the school lasted.

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

From this reading The resolution once formed, young Humphry hastened to convey the glad tidings to his mother, and as he rode along he kept talking to himself all the way, running over the many “fine things” he meant to do for the future, and dreaming that some day he might perhaps become distinguished for his learning and wisdom.