1) the period between childhood and maturity (adolescence)
the length of time a person has lived or a thing has existed
period of animate existence
the form taken by an insect (e.g. a butterfly) between the time when it creeps or crows (as a larva) and the time when it flies
growth
the act of developing or being developed (all senses); a new stage or event in a progress
growth
the state of being discreet
caution, judgment
(the process of gaining) knowledge or skill by doing and seeing things
knowledge
to achieve what was wanted or hoped for
achievement, maturation
the process, act, of making something perfect; the best possible state or quality
achievement, completeness
main; most important; excellent; first-rate; to cover (a surface) with the first coat of paint, oil, varnish etc
best part of existence
willingness
skill; eagerness
skill; eagerness
skill; eagerness