Chapter XV

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

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

anew

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

(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 Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

any person at all

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

a man who has never been married

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

terminate

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

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From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

in another and different manner

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

move out of position

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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From this reading DR.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

at any time

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

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

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

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

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

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

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

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

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

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

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

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

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

staying power

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

and nothing more

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

in other respects or ways

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

not in physical motion

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

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

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

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

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

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From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

in or at the place that

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

which person or people

From this reading If anyone had the mischance to break his head or dislocate his knee-joint, or otherwise damage himself, or if his body suffered from any of those thousand and one “ills that flesh is heir to,” there was not one who could set him on his legs again like Bruno the surgeon.

belonging to which person

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

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From this reading WOLKENBERG.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Bruno Wolkenberg lived in a comfortable roomy house, whose exterior well befitted the position which he had won for himself in the city’s estimation.

an established custom

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

a late time of life

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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

From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.

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From this reading Only two objections were ever brought against the clever, well-looking doctor: he was young, that is, he was still some years from forty, and—he was a bachelor! but Bruno was wont to laugh down the first of these two objections, saying it was a fault which was daily mending itself; and to sigh down the second, declaring that, at all events, it was an error for which he was not responsible, although there were damsels in Strassburg who thought differently; but surely so clever a disciple of Æsculapius might have been allowed to know best where the wound in his own heart was.