Along the way, a generation of native guides to this expanding land of books whom we call 'librarians' came of age,
2006-10-26 02:41:32 · 7 answers · asked by karmathecatdx 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It would help if you included more of the context in which this sentence occurred. It says "along the way". What was the writer talking about?
To come of age means to mature and find one's place in the world.
2006-10-28 14:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this sentence I believe it means that the mentioned librarans become more proficient and efficient (probably jobwise) "along the way". (there should be a comma before the word "whom", by the way)
2006-10-26 12:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by blahalujza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to become mature, to become adult, etc. Here's a link for Wikipedia's page on "coming of age" which very thoroughly describes the meanings and usages of the phrase.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_age
2006-10-26 09:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by TheSnakeWhisperer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning through experiences.
2006-10-26 09:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it means old enough to marry and/or bear children
2006-10-26 09:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by tbaby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To reach completeness....
2006-10-26 09:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To grow up.
2006-10-26 09:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋