Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

later than; following

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

in addition

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

a quantity of money

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

from appearances alone

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

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

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

conformity to fact or truth

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

the act of departing

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

at any time

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

the country where you were born

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

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

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

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

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.

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

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

a social unit living together

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

the quality of being individual

From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

used to form the superlative

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

held or filled or in use

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

on one occasion

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

living in a particular place

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

established irrevocably

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

term of address for a man

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.

in the near future

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

of or relating to or involving or used in surgery

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

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

From this reading Heinrich von Glauben was a man of somewhat extraordinary character and individuality.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

at the time that

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

in or at the place that

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading But, after creating a vast amount of discussion and opposition among his confrères, and almost reaching that brilliant point of triumph when his originality and cleverness were proved great enough to win him a host of enemies, he all at once threw up the game as it were, and, resigning the favourable opportunities of increasing distinction offered him in his native Germany, accepted the comparatively retired and private position he now occupied.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Some hours later on, Sir Roger de Launay, having left his Sovereign’s presence, and being off duty for a time, betook himself to certain apartments in the west wing of the palace, where the next most trusted personage to himself in the confidence of the King, had his domicile,--Professor von Glauben, resident physician to the Royal Household.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some said it was a disappointment in love which had caused his abrupt departure from the Fatherland,--others declared it was irritation at the severe manner in which his surgical successes had been handled by the medical critics,--but whatever the cause, it soon became evident that he had turned his back on the country of his birth for ever, and that he was apparently entirely satisfied with the lot he had chosen.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading In his youth he had made a sudden meteoric fame for his marvellous skill and success in surgery, as also for his equally surprising quickness and correctness in diagnosing obscure diseases and tracing them to their source.