used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
Anglo-Saxonnoun
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
a line of approach
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
complexionsnounUS /kəmˈplekʃənz/
plural of “complexion” — the coloring of a person's face
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
dearly loved
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
in a serious manner
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
Ercildoune
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
the act of departing
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it universal?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
and nothing more
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
held dear
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
LOVELACEnounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
the force of workers available
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
nationallyadverbUS /ˈnæʃənəli/
with regard to a nation taken as a whole
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
any competition
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
Identical; not different.
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
term of address for a man
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
a male human offspring
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
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 "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more._" LOVELACE Just after Surrey, for the third time, had passed through the avenue of trees, two men appeared in it, earnestly conversing.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Is it universal?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
precisely as stated
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
at the time that
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
which person or people
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One, the older, was the same who had met Willie as he was going out, and had examined him with such curious interest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The other, in feature, form, and bearing, was so absolutely the counterpart of his companion that it was easy to recognize in them father and son,--a father and son whom it would be hard to match.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "The finest type of the Anglo-Saxon race I have seen from America," was the verdict pronounced upon Mr. Ercildoune, when he was a young man studying abroad, by an enthusiastic and nationally ignorant Englishman; "but then, sir," he added, "what very dark complexions you Americans have!
