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Bucholz and the Detectives

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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_The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.
He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.
As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.
The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.
The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Bucholz and the Detectives

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of Bucholz and the Detectives is here in full — 36 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.
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He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.
/hiː wɑːz ˈsʌmˈwʌt ʌv ə ˈfeɪvərɪt wɪð ðə ˈpiːpəl wɪð huːm hiː əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd ənd ˈbiːɪŋ ʌv ə friː ənd ˈdʒoʊviəl ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən hæd meɪd ˈmeni frendz ˈdʊrɪŋ hɪz ˈlɪmətəd ˈrezɪdəns ɪn ðə ˈsɪti/
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As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.
/æz hiː ɪz tuː ber æn ˈɪntrəstɪŋ pɑːrt ɪn ðə ˈsiːkwəns ʌv ðɪs ˈnærətɪv ə fjuː wɜːrdz meɪ nɑːt biː aʊt ʌv pleɪs ɪn rɪˈɡɑːrd tuː hɪz ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
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The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.
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The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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antecedents noun US /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading “As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.”

comparative adjective US /kəmˈperətɪv/

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading “The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.”

Disappoints verb US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnts/

third-person singular of “disappoint” — fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

From this reading “_The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.”

inmate noun US /ˈɪnmeɪt/

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading “_The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.”

jovial adjective US /ˈdʒoʊviəl/

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.”

prominence noun US /ˈprɑːmənəns/

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading “The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.”

sequence noun US /ˈsiːkwəns/

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading “As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.”

veterinary adjective US /ˈvetrəneri/

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

From this reading “The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

AbusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

AuntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

Bucholz

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From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

ChangeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

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

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/

greatly pleased

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

DisappointsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnts/

third-person singular of “disappoint” — fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

your usual mood

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

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 early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

FarmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/

a person who operates a farm

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

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 As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

FortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

HopesnounUS /hoʊps/

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/

earlier in time

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

rearedverbUS /rɪrd/

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

Schweigert

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From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

SoldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

veterinaryadjectiveUS /ˈvetrəneri/

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

From this reading The father of Bucholz, who was a veterinary surgeon of some prominence in Schweigert, had reared his children in comparative comfort, and had provided them with a liberal education.

VoyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

William

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From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was somewhat of a favorite with the people with whom he associated, and being of a free and jovial disposition had made many friends during his limited residence in the city.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading As he is to bear an interesting part in the sequence of this narrative a few words may not be out of place in regard to his antecedents.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading _The History of William Bucholz._--_An Abused Aunt who Disappoints His Hopes._--_A Change of Fortune._--_The Soldier becomes a Farmer._--_The Voyage to New York._ William Bucholz had been an inmate of the hotel for several weeks prior to this time, having arrived from Germany in the latter part of July.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

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

From this reading The early years of young Bucholz had been spent with an uncle, who was very fond of him, and delighted to have him near his person.

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