Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

later than; following

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

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From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

the specified day of the month

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

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

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

superlative of “fresh” — recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

not any; not one

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

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From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

from appearances alone

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

dependable

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading WILLIAM'S SUCCESS.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

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

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

in the direction of

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The day was bright and clear, and, being the early part of June, the trees and flowers were in their freshest and fairest bloom; but they attracted no particular attention from the stranger.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading The young man was robust, and seemingly a mechanic, for his hands were rough, as though accustomed to labour, and his face gave plain evidence of acquaintance with the summer sun.

in or at the place that

From this reading He could not have been altogether a stranger to the place, for after he passed the few houses in the suburbs of the village, he turned towards the church-yard, the gate of which stood open, and entered the "silent city" where the dead were reposing.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading WILLIAM'S SUCCESS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

a late time of life

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.

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

From this reading About ten years after the date of William Raymond's letter to George Herman, a young man with a knapsack on his back and a stout staff in his hand, was seen approaching the village of M----, on that side on which lay the church-yard we have already described as the resting-place of the little shoemaker's parents.