adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
BooknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading One morning I expressed to my faithful servitor my desire for the return of the nymphs.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading One morning I expressed to my faithful servitor my desire for the return of the nymphs.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading One morning I expressed to my faithful servitor my desire for the return of the nymphs.
Fayaway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
gambolling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
headnounUS /hed/
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 honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
insipidadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpəd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
Kory-Kory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
Men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
mermaidsnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning I expressed to my faithful servitor my desire for the return of the nymphs.
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading One morning I expressed to my faithful servitor my desire for the return of the nymphs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
OwnverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One morning I expressed to my faithful servitor my desire for the return of the nymphs.
servitornoun
someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
From this reading One morning I expressed to my faithful servitor my desire for the return of the nymphs.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
tabooadjectiveUS /tæˈbuː/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The honest fellow looked at me bewildered for a moment, and then shook his head solemnly, and murmured ‘taboo! taboo!’ giving me to understand that unless the canoe was removed I could not expect to have the young ladies back again.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But to this procedure I was averse; I not only wanted the canoe to stay where it was, but I wanted the beauteous Fayaway to get into it, and paddle with me about the lake.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But I as ever partial to what is termed in the ‘Young Men’s Own Book’--‘the society of virtuous and intelligent young ladies;’ and in the absence of the mermaids, the amusement became dull and insipid.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading For a few days, Kory-Kory, with one or two other youths, accompanied me in my excursions to the lake, and while I paddled about in my light canoe, would swim after me shouting and gambolling in pursuit.
