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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.