Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

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

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

(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 population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

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

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

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

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

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

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

straighten with a comb

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

put on clothes

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

tastelessly showy

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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 The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

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

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

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

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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 The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

the force of workers available

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

not any; not one

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

like better; value more highly

From this reading The married women prefer gaudy colours, and keep their hair confined close to their head by a large comb.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

put a saddle on

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

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

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

a special situation

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Monterey contains about three thousand souls, including the half-breeds and Indians acting as servants in the different dwellings.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

propel through the air

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

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

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

at the time that

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

a Caucasian

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

which person or people

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The population is wealthy, and not having any opportunity to throw away their money, as in the eastern cities (for all their pleasures and enjoyments are at no expense), they are fond of ornamenting their persons, and their horses and saddles, with as much wealth as they can afford.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women dress richly and with an admirable taste; the unmarried girls in white satin, with their long black hair falling upon their shoulders; their brow ornamented with rich jewels when at home, and when out, their faces covered with a long white veil, through which their dark eyes will shine like diamonds.

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

From this reading A saddle of 100 pounds in value is a common thing among the richer young men, who put all their pride in their steeds and accoutrements.